Damon Lamarr Johnson, 52, died after a distress call in Portland; police are investigating with standard protocols, including officer leave and planned body-cam footage release. The cause of death is pending.

CAIR represents Muslim women in lawsuits against sheriff's offices on the West Coast for allegedly violating religious freedom by forcing hijab removal for mugshots.

A suspected drunk driver hit four pedestrians in downtown Portland after a bar fight, leading to his arrest. Victims received medical care with non-life-threatening injuries.

ODOT budget cuts lead to fewer cleanups of homeless camps and graffiti, impacting Portland's public space maintenance despite continued fencing projects.

Medford faces a series of road and lane closures from July 7 to August 8, 2025, for infrastructure improvements, utility work, and road maintenance. Traffic is expected to be impacted citywide.

Former Oregon AFH owner Brian Woodring pleaded guilty to neglect and theft of Medicaid recipients, resulting in prison time and a ban from caregiving.

ODOT will manage campsite cleanups on state highway property in Portland after a partnership with the city's Impact Reduction Program ended due to funding issues.

Portland's weather forecast for Independence Day week includes sunny days with highs from 76 to 92 degrees, and clear nights with lows in the 50s and 60s.

A commercial vehicle driver died in a collision in Lake County, Oregon, after a van driven by Daniel Klinkert entered an intersection and collided with Nicholas Cardoza's truck.

One person was killed and another injured in a shooting at a gated golf course community near Burien; the shooter is unidentified and an investigation is ongoing.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek criticizes the Trump Administration for withholding education funds, asserting it harms preparations for the upcoming school year and marginalized students.

Central Oregon's future appears brighter with investments from the state's 2025-2027 budget, according to local legislators. Funds will improve public services like safety, mental health, and healthcare.

A missing 75-year-old man in Portland was found by the Washington County Sheriff's Office using a Project Lifesaver bracelet after falling into a ravine.