Portland leaders brief public on Centennial Mills investigation and demolition plans

Portland leaders brief today on Centennial Mills: investigation updates, demolition next steps, and health and safety risks as rail traffic resumes nearby. Police and fire chiefs, plus top ...

Former youth coach accused of raping 15-year-old in Washington County

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Mother, 3 children die in camper fire in Southern Oregon

A mother and her three young children died on Sunday after a fire broke out in a camper in Eagle Point, Ore., according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.

FEMA approves federal aid for Oregon's Hagen and Wrights Spring fires

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Suspect sought after shooting in Downtown Portland injures one

Downtown Portland shooting leaves one person seriously hurt near SW Market and 4th. Police are searching for a suspect as nearby streets remain closed and investigators work to learn what led up to it ...

Police ask for help in finding 16-year-old Hillsboro girl missing since Friday

Hillsboro police are searching for missing, endangered 16-year-old Keyana Allison. She left home Friday, turned off her phone at 5:30 p.m., and may be in crisis. Call 503-629-0111 or 911.

2 injured after small plane crashes near airstrip in Ridgefield, Wash.

Emergency crews are responding to the scene of a reported small plane crash near Ridgefield, Wash., Monday afternoon.
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Portland City Council to vote on terms for Moda Center renovation negotiations

Portland City Council votes Wednesday on Moda Center renovation negotiation terms. A proposed 20-year Blazers commitment, labor protections and public funding caps face debate over owner Tom Dundon’s ...

Bernie Sanders demands AI developers pause work on models: 'Stand by your words'

The Vermont progressive urged top executives in a Monday letter to stop development until they have a better grasp of the ...

Oregon wildfires keep burning Monday as 2026 becomes worst year on record

Oregon wildfires keep burning as 2026 becomes the state’s worst year on record. Big Grass tops 500K acres at 41% contained, Rowe Creek sparks Level 3 evacuations, and Highway 35 stays closed near ...

Portland Mayor, councilor send $20k to help cover Newport's legal fees in ICE lawsuit

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson and Councilor Steve Novick have announced they will each use $10,000 from their office funds to ...

Central Oregon's 'Grasshopper Fire' grows to 63,659 acres, remains 23% contained

Grasshopper Fire in Central Oregon burns 63,659 acres, 63% contained. Hotter, drier, windier weather expected. Evacuations continue; Hwy 35 closed. Drones could stop air ops. Meeting Tuesday.