Eugene police chief condemns officer’s racist language seen in body camera footage
Eugene’s police chief said an officer resigned effective immediately after body camera footage surfaced showing the officer using “racist and deeply offensive l
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Firefighters battling new wildfire along Highway 26 in Wheeler County
Firefighters in Wheeler County are battling a new wildfire that flared up along Highway 26 near the Ochoco National Forest.
Seattle beer garden employee found fatally shot inside business
Seattle police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead Saturday morning at a business in the city’s Lake City neighborhood, authorities said.
4.9 magnitude earthquake strikes off Northern California coast near Oregon border
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of Northern California, near the Oregon border, according to the USGS.
Crews douse fire at vacant Vancouver home, cause under investigation
Firefighters quickly contained a house fire Saturday morning in the Harney Heights area of Vancouver, Wash.
Suspect indicted for murder in connection with September 2025 shooting in NW Portland
A suspect has been indicted for murder in connection with the September 2025 shooting death of a man in Northwest Portland.
3 injured in suspected DUII crash in Downtown Portland
Police are investigating a suspected DUII crash in Downtown Portland that sent three people to the hospital with serious injuries early Saturday morning.
Pacific Northwest sees sunny Mother’s Day weekend, warming next week
Mother’s Day weekend weather will be a present for all mothers in the Pacific Northwest.
Portland-area rideshare drivers rally for better pay
Portland-area rideshare drivers say they are not getting paid enough. On Friday, a rideshare union rallied in Northeast Portland for better wages.
Portland Council approves 82nd Avenue nuisance code update aimed at trafficking and guns
The Portland City Council voted week to update the city’s nuisance code in efforts to address sexual exploitation, and gun violence.
Parking Wars: Beaverton to crackdown as residents, businesses debate enforcement
Crowded streets, double-parked cars and drivers circling for spaces in Beaverton have sparked debate over how the city should address parking problems.
Former Pierce County elementary school teacher sentenced for child molestation
A now-former elementary school teacher and pastor convicted of molesting four children will likely spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Vancouver foster parent accused of sexually abusing boy pleads not guilty
Police arrested Darold Slack on May 1 after a 16-year-old reported repeated abuse, telling investigators it had been happening for years.
St. Johns Bridge reopened after emergency situation
The St. Johns Bridge is back open in both directions after Portland police and fire crews responded to a person in distress.
Oregon Supreme Court upholds Washington County ban on flavored tobacco products
The Oregon Supreme Court ruled in favor of Washington County in a case over its ban on flavored tobacco and flavored synthetic nicotine products.
Crash closes all northbound lanes of I-5 north of Coburg in Lane County
A crash has shut down all northbound lanes of I-5 about seven miles north of the intersection with Beltline Highway.
KATU's Urban Alchemy investigation prompts Portland City Council calls for accountability
Two city council members are asking Portland City Administrator Raymond Lee to look into allegations against its largest homeless service provider, Urban Alchem
Oregon regulators move to make data centers pay more for grid expansion
Oregon’s new POWER Act order creates rules to make large data centers pay more directly for the power infrastructure they require.
Man sentenced to 12 years for attempted murder in 2024 shooting at Portland Islamic school
The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office says a 43-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for attempted murder.
Invasive hornet found on ship at Port of Vancouver, officials urge vigilance
A state inspector found an invasive yellow-legged hornet on a ship at the Port of Vancouver, prompting officials to urge vigilance in southwest Washington.
Pine Mountain Fire sees limited growth overnight, officials say fire is 15% contained
The Pine Mountain Fire saw minimal growth overnight, officials with Central Oregon Fire said.
Digital evidence review continues as third suspect jailed in Vancouver molestation probe
A third person connected to an ongoing child molestation investigation has been arrested in Vancouver.
Tiny 'engine room' miracle: Hillsboro Police pull off daring rescue of newborn kittens
Usually, it’s fire departments that we hear about rescuing pets, but this time Hillsboro police got in on the act.READ MORE |The history of Tomanowos, the Will
Salem man arrested with 15 pounds of meth, police say
A Salem man is now behind bars after investigators say they found 15 pounds of meth during a narcotics investigation.