A man drowned on the Molalla River despite rescue attempts by officials and other swimmers. The complex location required the Clackamas County Sheriff's Search and Rescue team's efforts.

Oregon's OR 217 will have a final closure for paving from August 15-18, affecting northbound lanes. Detours are suggested, with real-time updates on Tripcheck.com. The closure is part of a major Auxiliary Lanes Project.

Portland Police are probing a homicide in Overlook neighborhood after finding a man with a fatal gunshot wound at a motel. The PPB Homicide Unit seeks public help in the ongoing investigation.

Washington County Sheriff's Office intensifies investigation following a kayaker's discovery of human body parts in the Tualatin River, with multiple agencies aiding in the search.

Multnomah County reopens cooling centers due to heatwave; TriMet allows fare-free travel to cooling spaces, with extended library hours and community resources for relief.

Handyman Mickal Reutov was sentenced to 30 months for stealing a $44,000 Rolex watch from a Lake Oswego home. His sentence will run concurrently with another he is serving.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek reveals a $15 billion shortfall resulting from federal budget cuts, affecting health insurance and food benefits, and vows to work on mitigating its impact.

North Bend's school board voted 5-2 to amend the Urban Renewal Plan, securing $4 million for downtown workforce housing and providing property tax cuts.

North Bend PD's K9 program revival progresses with a new kennel built through local business donations. Additional funding is sought for the K9's purchase and care. Donors can contribute via tax-deductible gifts.

Authorities in Portland are investigating a hit-and-run on the Morrison Bridge that left a bicyclist seriously injured during the Bridge Pedal event. The suspect vehicle, a white Toyota Tundra with missing plates and possible front grille damage, fled before police arrived.

Portland Police Bureau named Leonel Macias a suspect in a Southeast Portland homicide, charging him with Murder in the Second Degree and Unlawful Use of Weapon.

Multnomah County declares a state of emergency due to extreme heat, opening three cooling centers and providing free transport for those needing shelter.

Police found a deceased woman and an uncooperative male suspect during a welfare check in Southeast Portland; the incident escalated to a homicide investigation.