A Portland man drew a 100‑month federal sentence after videos showed him with a stolen AR-style rifle on Instagram Live. FBI agents later recovered the weapon and a loaded 30‑round magazine in a Gresham search.

A fatal crash closed I-5 northbound near Lombard in North Portland on Friday, June 19, 2026, snarling traffic while state troopers investigated.

IMET detectives say they found a massive black‑market grow hidden in a Central Point pear orchard, seizing thousands of plants and arresting a man. Authorities have referred the case to the county DA.

Police probed reports of gunfire near SE 143rd and Burnside Thursday morning; initial reports said no injuries and detectives remained on scene.

Sunny and hot Friday with a high near 91°F. A much stronger heat burst could push upper‑90s Monday and Tuesday; line up cooling plans now.

Gov. Tina Kotek signed HB 4022 in Gresham, making Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library statewide and pledging a free monthly book for every Oregon child under five.

FBI Portland and Warm Springs police say a federal indictment alleges a Nov. 25, 2025 sexual assault on the Warm Springs Reservation; investigators want potential victims and witnesses to come forward.

A Portland teen says he was jailed for nearly two weeks after being arrested on a mistaken rape warrant. His attorney has filed a notice of intent to sue as prosecutors review the files.

Oregon State Police are investigating after a Newport police follow‑up turned fatal on the Siletz River Highway. Authorities say no officers or bystanders were hurt and the scene remains active.

Oregon State Police want tips after a motorcyclist allegedly fled a trooper Tuesday near Market Street NE and Fisher Road NE in Salem. Authorities list the case as SP26-196348.

Juneteenth Oregon returns this Saturday in North Portland with the Clara Peoples Freedom Trail Parade and a free festival at Lillis‑Albina Park. Expect music, speakers and family programming.

Mid-50s now with highs near 87°F today. Heat builds into Monday–Tuesday with gusty afternoon winds.

Global logistics firm DSV is planning a 750,000-square-foot Hillsboro hub aimed at semiconductor logistics, adding one of the region’s largest new industrial projects.