A 22-year-old man, Kaythan Miguel Tenry, pled guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to life with parole possible after 30 years for a double homicide in a 7-Eleven parking lot in 2022.

A skimming device was found at a Dollar Tree register in Mall 205, leading Portland Police to investigate and advise customers to monitor their card statements.

A man was fatally shot on NW Nicolai St. in Portland; despite life-saving efforts, he died at the scene. Police are investigating and seeking information from the public.

Local man Cody Jenkins died in a crash on Highway 99, Jackson County after his car plunged into the Rogue River.

During a patrol, Eugene Police cited a driver for infractions. Later, the passenger, Aaron Livesay, was caught driving the car, found with a stolen, loaded handgun, and charged with multiple offenses.

Joseph Nontanovan transitioned from catering to arboriculture with the Portland Fruit Tree Project, supported by PCEF, leading to his own tree pruning business and community contributions.

Gerardo A. Ortiz Henriquez, 24, died in Portland after an e-scooter and truck collision. Henriquez was an e-scooter passenger; the operator survived. Investigations continue, with no arrests or citations yet.

Market of Choice cancels acquisition of former Food Front Cooperative site in Portland following the death of CEO Rick Wright and strategic considerations.

Two severe car crashes in Portland involved impaired drivers; one was a hit-and-run by a teenager, who faced charges, and the other a single-vehicle incident with non-fatal injuries. Police cite speed and alcohol as factors.

Eugene police and city services conducted a joint operation along Hwy. 99 to address crime and enhance safety, resulting in arrests, citations, and clean-ups.

NCPRD received a $1 million grant from Metro to convert part of Jennings Lodge Campus into a 1.9-acre park with various amenities, aiming to serve an underserved community. Total cost is $2.5 million; opening is planned for spring 2026.

Multnomah County recognizes August as National Black Business Month, led by Commissioner Singleton, spotlighting Black-owned enterprises with various events and a historic proclamation.

Local authorities are investigating after a body was found in the Willamette River near Portland's Steel Bridge, with the cause of death pending examination.