A 12-year-old girl was saved at Seaside Beach, Oregon, after a strong current swept her out to sea; she survived by floating on her back as her grandmother had advised.

A man was arrested by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office after a domestic violence incident and fleeing the scene, with deputies later securing weapons from the home.

Oregon lawmakers consider a bill to end vote-by-mail, favoring in-person voting with ID, drawing public debate and looking to reverse a system in place since 1998.

Martha overcame homelessness with help from Washington County's Supportive Housing Services, becoming a tenant and creating a home filled with her art.

The closure of Hawthorne Bridge for a gear installation has been postponed due to additional engineering work, delaying traffic disruptions for a month.

Oregon Ducks' Nate Bittle enters the 2025 NBA draft but could return to college, as he maintains eligibility. He averaged 14.2 points and 7.6 rebounds, and his size and skill make him a potential second-round pick.

The State Library Board nominating sub-committee will meet publicly on April 4 to select its officers for the next year, offering accessibility services as needed.

Gresham Firefighter Spencer Tejedas, recovering from severe burn injuries, is returning to his role to train new recruits after a tough year of rehabilitation.

Governor Tina Kotek declared an emergency in southeastern Oregon due to severe flooding affecting Harney County and the Burns Paiute Reservation, prompting state aid and community alertness.

Oregon Dept. of Revenue offers free tax filing assistance at Blue Mountain Community College on April 10, aiming to help low-income taxpayers claim federal and state credits.

The article discusses Earth Day 2025's theme "Our Power, Our Planet," focusing on renewable energy, with Clackamas County aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050 and promoting a Climate Action Plan.

The McMinnville Public Library event on April 7 assists eligible Yamhill County taxpayers in claiming federal and state tax credits, with free e-filing help provided.

Seaside prepares for April meetings on governance and community topics, with the first week featuring Library and Planning Commissions and budget discussions.