A jury convicted Wayne Conrad Thompson of second-degree murder in the 2021 TriMet bus shooting that killed Adrian Richardson. He faces sentencing on July 6, 2026.

A federal judge vacated IRS guidance that had blocked a long‑used 5% safe harbor, potentially reopening a path for Oregon wind and solar projects to claim federal tax credits ahead of a July 4 deadline.

A welfare check in Klamath Falls left one man dead and a 4-year-old injured; the Klamath County Major Crimes Team has opened an investigation.

Portland Public Schools will consider renaming four schools after communities raised concerns about who the buildings honor. The board vote would only start school-led reviews.

A Portland State University model warns heat-related illnesses and treatment costs could roughly double by 2040, with Pacific Northwest cities facing steep risk.

Les Schwab cut roughly 70 corporate roles at its Bend headquarters as the tire chain restructures central teams while continuing to expand stores nationwide.

Beaverton police shared video after a second impaired driver drove into a closed Hwy 26 crash scene and nearly struck an officer. The driver was arrested for DUII.

Cloudy, cool this morning with showers and gusts; a major heat event is likely June 13–16.

A 20-year-old Portland man was arrested after police say he fired shots during a Facebook Marketplace meetup at Jurgens Park in Tualatin; no one was hurt. Authorities say the suspect used counterfeit bills and fled with the clothing before firing.

A federal trial opened in Boise as a physician argues Idaho’s near‑total abortion ban must allow medically indicated abortions in life‑ or health‑threatening cases. The weeklong bench trial began June 8, 2026.

A 71-year-old pedestrian died after being struck on SE 92nd in Lents; Portland Police say the driver stayed at the scene and investigators are seeking tips.

ICE officers used Port of Astoria property on Sunday and witnesses say three people were detained; community groups say the move may violate Oregon’s sanctuary law. Port leaders have opened an internal inquiry.

Keizer police say a 32-year-old mother tried to poison her three children with carbon monoxide. Investigators found a rigged car in an attached garage; the kids were treated and released.