A 22-year-old Grants Pass man died after his car veered into oncoming traffic on Highland Avenue; police say bystanders helped before crews arrived.

PBOT closed SW Dosch after crews discovered an active sinkhole about 15×12×12 feet. Detours are in place via SW Redondo while crews assess the damage.

A man was shot and robbed after arranging a Facebook Marketplace meetup in Northeast Portland; police say he is expected to survive.

Mount Hood National Forest shared photos of lightning‑struck trees and warned embers can smolder for days, prompting patrols as agencies warn of higher seasonal fire risk.

Authorities say more than 5,300 documents from the Kyron Horman investigation are now digitized, and federal analysts will take another look using modern tools.

A visitor fell from a viewpoint at Devil's Punchbowl on Wednesday. Rescuers rappelled, the Coast Guard hoisted her and she later died at a trauma center, officials say.

A federal judge ruled that battery and excessive-force claims in the wrongful-death suit over Aaron Stanton’s 2022 Portland shooting can go to trial, while trimming other counts. The decision preserves the family's path to a jury on key claims.

At least five food carts in southeast Portland say they were broken into in recent weeks, with surveillance showing a suspect prying doors and vendors reporting damage and lost cash.

Blue Star Donuts and Sizzle Pie posted perfect 100s in Multnomah County’s latest inspections while a Dutch Bros location scored an 87 and Mandarin House failed. The county’s reports are public and unannounced.

Starting June 5, Oregon will treat nicotine pouches, gum and lozenges as tobacco products, folding them into licensing, inspections and the 21‑plus sales rule. The move aims to curb youth nicotine use.

A family-run taco spot on SE 82nd closed after an early-morning fire damaged the kitchen and roof. The owners launched a fundraiser as they begin repairs and insurance talks.

Prosecutors point to legal hurdles, frightened witnesses and a transitory, cheap business model that lets illicit massage shops reappear across Oregon; state teams and a 2025 law add tools.

A 1-year-old girl was struck and killed on private property near Aumsville Saturday evening. Deputies say the driver cooperated and the investigation is ongoing.