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Pedestrian struck, killed by Amtrak train after attempting to save a dog in Clark County

The dog was also declared dead at the scene, according to Cowlitz County deputies. PORTLAND, Ore. — One person and a dog died after...

Laurelwood Brewing closes pub in Northeast Portland

People can still buy beer from Laurelwood Brewing's website or from grocery stores. PORTLAND, Oregon — One of Portland's long-time brewing companies has shut...

Air quality back to healthy in the Gorge; other parts of Oregon improve but remain unhealthy

Mount Hood and the Columbia River Gorge have seen big air quality gains since Monday. Cave Junction has also improved, but remains among the worst...

Trucks fall into the Columbia River near Biggs Junction, prompting Monday closure of I-84

Interstate 84 westbound will close near Biggs Junction on Monday morning to remove two semi-trucks that state police said crashed and landed in the Columbia...

Two trucks crash off I-84 near Biggs Junction within hours, prompting plans for Monday closure

Interstate 84 westbound will close near Biggs Junction on Monday morning to remove two semi-trucks that state police said crashed and landed in the Columbia...

With school set to start, educators discuss challenges facing students and teachers

In recent years, students and teachers dealt with increasing mental health needs, safety concerns, staffing shortages and culture wars that reached into our schools. ...

Firefighters respond to 40-acre fire south of Bull Run Dam

CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. — Firefighters are responding to a fire burning south of the Bull Run Dam near the town of Sandy. The...

State-hopping kidnapping suspect tried to escape from southern Oregon jail, officials say

Negasi Zuberi tried to break the glass window in his Medford jail cell before it was noticed on Tuesday, according to the Jackson County Sheriff's...

There are 3 evacuation levels for wildfires. Here's what each of them mean

Here's what you should know and the steps you should take if you're in a wildfire evacuation zone. PORTLAND, Ore. — Wildfires have become...

Sheriff's office warns $3.4M shortfall could put Multnomah County jails in crisis

The funding is necessary to maintain over 200 jail beds and necessary staffing, a sheriff's office spokesman said, or one-fifth of Multnomah County's jail capacity....

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