ODF Southwest will raise fire danger to moderate at 12:01 a.m. Thursday across Jackson and Josephine counties, triggering midday bans on chainsaws, welding and open fires.

A Wilsonville man was arrested May 28 on a luring charge after investigators say he used Snapchat to contact a 17‑year‑old. Authorities say the probe may identify more victims.

A Southeast Portland cafe that serves Deaf and disabled customers was burglarized on Memorial Day; thieves took iPads, laptops and more than $12,000 in losses.

Portland teachers are pushing back after layoff notices landed with at least 82 educators. The union filed a class‑action grievance alleging the district violated the contract amid a multimillion‑dollar budget gap.

A person was shot and killed Tuesday in the Wood Village Fred Meyer parking lot. Deputies detained a person of interest while investigators canvass the scene.

A Multnomah County jury convicted Isaac Cortez Bynum Jr. of second‑degree murder in the 2021 killing of 17‑year‑old Seneca Alexander. Sentencing is set for July 24, 2026.

A Clark County woman was charged after a newborn was found alone in a Vancouver van; the infant is now in CPS care as investigators probe possible drug exposure.

Cloudy Wednesday gives way to a big warm-up; an Extreme Heat Watch covers Sunday–Monday. Prepare for 90s and limited overnight relief.

Portland says more than 30 safety cameras on its High Crash Network have produced roughly 69,000 citations since November 2025 as new sites move from warning to enforcement.

An 82-year-old Redmond woman died after a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 97 near milepost 113. Officials say a failed left turn led to the collision that injured three others.

A Portland woman says she was sexually assaulted during a massage at Vivi Massage inside Lloyd Center and has sued the parlor, owner and mall managers, seeking up to $9 million.

Kacey KC took over the Oregon Department of Forestry this spring and says she will enforce strict financial controls and workplace accountability as the state faces another hard fire season.

OHA has lowered the AQI thresholds that trigger cancellations and scaled-back play for summer camps and youth sports, meaning more frequent moves indoors when smoke appears.