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A Portland man was arrested after police say he followed a coworker and fired into the driver’s-side door of their car; the bullet lodged in the door and no one was hurt.
A woman was found dead at a Stevenson apartment; her missing children were later found safe and a man was arrested as Skamania County deputies opened a homicide investigation.
A 75-year-old man died and another driver was injured after a three-vehicle collision on Highway 39 near milepost 4 in Klamath Falls. Authorities say the crash shut the road for hours.
A Culver man was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison after prosecutors say he traveled across state lines to sexually abuse a minor. The case was handled as part of Project Safe Childhood.
The state’s independent investigators released a redacted final report into the July 30, 2025 shooting that killed Branden Whitcomb and forwarded the file to prosecutors.
Weather & Environment in ...
Gresham officials say tap water is safe after residents reported a strong chlorine odor and taste following the city’s switch to local groundwater.
Cloudy at PDX gives way to mostly sunny weather with a high near 67°F. Boaters should watch Small Craft Advisories as inland temps warm later in the week.
Cloudy, cool and soggy Saturday with showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Cascade passes under a Winter Weather Advisory; drier, warmer weather returns Sunday.
A jury convicted Jordan Ray Beyer on 15 counts tied to sexual assaults across Washington County; sentencing is scheduled for July 20.
Sellwood neighbors say repeated thefts of water meter covers have left holes on sidewalks and safety concerns; the Portland Water Bureau estimates up to 100 lids are missing.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
A measles exposure was reported at Providence Immediate Care in Happy Valley after a confirmed case visited the clinic. Officials published an exposure window and urged people to assess immunity.
Politics & Govt in ...
Troutdale is weighing ending its contract with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office to rebuild a small city police force, a move the county warns could create coverage gaps.
With the May 19 primary near, Tobias Read vows to defend Oregon’s vote‑by‑mail system and urges voters to use drop boxes amid postal changes. State officials say legal action is on the table.
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