Yamhill County has scheduled a public budget hearing on June 13, 2024, to discuss the upcoming fiscal year's budget at the county courthouse and online via Zoom.

Steven Andrew Boyles, 38, died in a motorcycle crash on Highway 213 in Clackamas County, Oregon. He lost control of his Yamaha, and no other vehicles were involved.

A woman survived a 300-foot fall while hiking on Dog Mountain Trail and was rescued by a U.S. Army helicopter team. Her injuries were treated at PeaceHealth Southwest in Vancouver.

Zachary Hackman received a 19-year sentence for the 2022 murder of his girlfriend's father, James Orlando Harris, followed by post-prison supervision.

A fire in Clackamas damaged an apartment building, leaving residents displaced. Firefighters controlled the blaze with no injuries reported, but the cause is under investigation.

Oregon superintendents warn of an education funding crisis and seek state action. Budget cuts could lead to significant job and program losses in school districts.

Portland allows early construction at 6 a.m. on hot days to protect workers from heat. The 120-day interim rule requires notifying the Noise Control Office and neighbors. High-decibel activities are excluded; Sundays and holidays are unaffected.

The article details the commemoration of National Police Week in the U.S., including Attorney General Garland's acknowledgment of the challenges faced by law enforcement and nationwide efforts to honor fallen officers.

Governor Tina Kotek orders Oregon flags at half-staff in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day, aligning with a Presidential Proclamation to remember fallen officers on May 15, 2024.

Gustavo Torres-Mendez, a Portland gang leader, received a 168-month federal prison sentence for directing a drug trafficking operation involving fentanyl and other drugs.

Portland police arrested Gabriel Rodriguez-Lee for widespread graffiti vandalism, seizing evidence for multiple counts of Criminal Mischief, following months of investigation.

Multnomah County reports a significant rise in fentanyl-related deaths, with the rates soaring since 2018. The Health Department's report reveals concerns over co-occurring substance use and demographic disparities in the impact of the epidemic.

An Oregon bourbon-buying scandal at the OLCC resulted in no criminal charges despite officials using their roles to access rare bourbons for personal use. Governor Kotek has responded by ordering an administrative overhaul and ethics review.