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Washington County ordered to release defendants from jail if public defenders aren't available

The county's district attorney issued a statement calling for state leaders to take action on Oregon's public defender crisis. HILLSBORO, Ore. — A federal...

House fire in La Center prompts Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation notice

The fire in Clark County is prompting an evacuation notice for people within a half mile radius of Jenny Creek Road. LA CENTER, Wash....

Newport High School student dies after feeling sick at soccer practice

Yael S. Felix-Trejo was an incoming sophomore, according to the Lincoln County School District. NEWPORT, Ore. — A student at Newport High School died after...

Church partially collapses during fire in Northeast Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. — A fire is rapidly burning through a two-story church building in Northeast Portland prompting Lombard Street to close in both directions,...

Portland air quality drops as heat wave causes smog buildup

Wildfire smoke is impacting air quality in central western Oregon, but the hazy skies and poor air quality in Portland is due primarily to smog....

Evacuation orders lifted in Clackamas County fire

The Blue Jay Fire is burning on the west side of the Sandy River. It started early Monday morning. BORING, Ore. — Evacuation orders...

Fire burns through Portland 3-story apartment building

The gusty winds and hot temperatures accelerated the flames and prompted Portland Fire and Rescue to bring in more firefighters to respond. PORTLAND,...

The latest information on fires burning across Oregon

Here's what we know right now about the wildfires burning across Oregon. PORTLAND, Ore. — Despite a wet winter across much of the Pacific...

Evacuations ordered for rapidly-growing fire in Lane County

The Lookout Fire is burning in the Willamette National Forest. Gov. Kotek has invoked an Emergency Conflagration Act to make more firefighting resources available. ...

Multnomah County and City of Portland declare emergency; cooling shelters open during heatwave

With temperatures expected to reach triple digits this week, the county and city has declared an emergency, announcing locations and hours for cooling shelters. ...

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