A high‑pressure ridge will push highs above 90°F across Portland and Central Oregon starting Monday, even as growing Central Oregon wildfires keep fire danger elevated.

A 51-year-old Vancouver driver was arrested after allegedly rear-ending another car, fleeing deputies and being taken into custody by a K‑9, the sheriff’s office says.

Century-old Hollywood Theatre marked 100 years with a week of rare prints, live Wurlitzer music and plans for a neighborhood film district.

Sunny weekend with inland highs into the 80s and a warmup to around 90°F early next week.

At a Portland earthquake conference, engineers warned that highways, water and fuel corridors need faster, coordinated investment to survive a Cascadia quake.

Clackamas County has raised park fire danger to High; campfires are limited to designated pits and flames capped at 12 inches. Officials urge portable stoves and full extinguishing.

Sen. Ron Wyden and colleagues introduced a bill to restrict flavored nitrous oxide sales, tighten FDA oversight and fund prevention as poisonings and deaths climb.

Mosquitoes trapped in Eagle Point tested positive for West Nile virus — the first detection in Oregon this year. Health officials urge repellents, screens and removing standing water.

A Lake Oswego moviehouse's marquee comparing The Odyssey and Jewish history drew criticism and was taken down, reopening debate over edgy marketing and harm.

Portland Fire & Rescue says Engine 25 reported an active basement fire and crews were applying water. Officials did not immediately report injuries or the cause.

Portland Fire & Rescue said Clackamas 301 began suppression while Portland Truck 25 moved in to gain access. Officials have not released details on injuries or cause.

Juan Jose Olguin pleaded guilty to first‑degree manslaughter and unlawful use of a weapon in the July 13, 2025 SE Portland stabbing that killed Juan Carlos Vega‑Matute. Sentencing is set for Aug. 18.

A K‑9‑led traffic stop on I‑5 in Linn County produced about 123 pounds of meth, the DEA said. The agency says the investigation is ongoing.