Oregon Governor Kotek declares May 5 as Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day to honor victims and prompt action against systemic issues.

David James Kozak was sentenced to 245 months in prison for attempted murder, arson, and animal abuse following an attack on his ex-girlfriend and setting fire to an apartment complex.

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office announced an investigation into the death of inmate Sharon Lee Watkins at Inverness Jail, who was found unresponsive on May 1 and could not be revived.

Tyree Deonte Scott was convicted of second-degree assault, unlawful weapon use, and discharging a firearm in Portland after a violent strip club altercation, facing 70 months in prison.

Portland Police proactively targeted illegal street takeovers, conducting 37 stops, arresting seven individuals, towing nine vehicles, and seizing four firearms over the weekend.

Portland Police disengaged from a standoff with a knife-wielding suspect wanted for a property crime after hours, as they assessed lower public threat, causing community concern.

Maria Moncada was sentenced to over six years in prison for a DUII crash that killed Bonny Heyn, after driving intoxicated at high speeds and crashing into a parked car.

The Oregon Court of Appeals approved Multnomah County's ban on flavored tobacco sales set to start in 2024; retailers must adjust to the new regulations.

Oregon OEM Director Erin McMahon visited Harney County to support the transition from emergency response to recovery after flooding and to assess the damages.

Registered sex offender Christopher Guy, 55, was sentenced to 30 months for attempting to lure a minor online, unaware the 'girl' was an undercover detective.

Medical examiner seeks public help to identify a deceased woman found in Madison South, Portland, with details on her appearance and tattoos provided.

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office arrested 25 suspects for theft and related crimes at Clackamas Promenade, recovering $4,700 in goods and a firearm.

Portland approved a PGE powerline expansion in Forest Park despite opposition, leading to a potential legal battle with environmental advocates who oppose the felling of trees.