Central Catholic's baseball team apologized after an athlete used racial hate speech; the school forfeited a game and scheduled digital learning days while it investigates.

A suspicious package outside Salem Evangelical Church triggered a three-hour bomb-squad response; technicians later said the item posed no explosive threat. Police continue to investigate.

Climate and health data show Seattle’s pollen season is starting earlier and lasting longer; state monitoring is expanding and doctors advise early treatment.

A vessel fire on the Oregon side of the river was extinguished early Monday; both occupants were evacuated and environmental response teams were notified.

An 18-year-old Mark Morris High senior died after a rollover on a private road in Kelso; deputies say alcohol was a factor and the driver is cooperating.

Warm Monday gives way to rain and cooler temperatures Tuesday–Wednesday. Small craft advisory for coastal waters this morning.

A powerful explosion destroyed a home in the Glasgow area of Coos County, leaving one person dead and damaging nearby houses. Crews scattered debris and searched the neighborhood.

Police say a 21-year-old in north Portland drove back into another woman after a family fight; she was arrested and faces second‑degree assault.

Sunny and warm Sunday with highs near 77°F in Portland. Rain returns midweek with cooler temperatures and wet commutes.

A rare Baird’s beaked whale washed ashore on Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula; NOAA and stranding teams are documenting the carcass and collecting samples.

An adult man was shot just before 1 a.m. on April 18 on SE Sandy Boulevard. Police say the suspect fled and detectives are asking for tips.

A federal judge ordered prosecutors to look for video or photos after defense lawyers alleged officers posed for a 'trophy photo' of an arrested protester; sentencing is now set for May 15, 2026.

Sunny, near‑70s weekend inland; light rain chance Monday evening and a wetter stretch likely midweek.