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Crews responded to reports of a possible water rescue on the Columbia River near the I‑5 bridge. Officials say details are limited as responders work the scene.
Crime Reduction Unit detectives say packages containing more than 31 pounds of marijuana were dropped for shipment out of Vancouver; a man was arrested and officers recovered cash and packaging supplies.
Weather & Environment in ...
Cloudy and mid-40s Monday with a 40% chance of light rain; dry, warmer weather returns Tuesday–Friday with possible strong winds in the Gorge. Coast hazards persist.
Parks & Nature in ...
A Netarts-Oceanside Facebook post flagged a satellite-tagged great white nicknamed Kara on a map near the Tillamook coast; experts say sightings need context.
A Woodburn man was arrested after his car struck a Multnomah County patrol SUV during a stop-and-flee in northeast Portland; deputies were not seriously hurt.
Friends and family gathered at City Harvest Church to honor Corey Jones after a deadly Jan. 3 shooting outside the Off‑Ramp sports bar.
Food & Drinks in ...
A Western speakeasy called Sips & Slice is headed to downtown Canby, offering smoky cocktails and savory hand pies from the team behind Church of Smoke. Owners are aiming for a mid‑February opening.
A 24‑year‑old Oak Grove man was arrested on first‑degree rape and related counts; detectives say they are searching for other possible victims.
Photos posted by the sheriff’s office show a damaged patrol SUV; deputies were not seriously hurt and the driver is in custody. The agency says the investigation is ongoing.
Two women were found dead in separate Salem locations; detectives say the cases are unrelated and investigations are ongoing.
The FBI is asking for photos and video after a Friday protest breach at the Eugene Federal Building. Local officials say windows were smashed and some people entered the facility while staff were inside.
Two people were trapped after a two-vehicle crash at SW Hillsboro Highway and Buckhalter Road; crews responded for extrication. Updates are pending from authorities.
Light rain in Portland on Sunday, February 1, with a high near 56°F. Warm, dry weather returns Tuesday; coastal sneaker-wave and small-craft hazards remain in effect.
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