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Two people stranded at Proposal Rock rescued by Coast Guard

The Coast Guard says both were rescued from shore on Saturday evening near Neskowin Beach. NESKOWIN, Ore — Two people were rescued by the...

Evacuations ordered as wildfire burns near Mount Hood

Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation orders are in place for Boulder Lake, Bonney Meadow, Badger Lake, Camp Windy and Post Camp campgrounds, officials said. ...

Multnomah County confirms it will distribute foil and straws for fentanyl smoking

The county's harm reduction program already distributes clean needles for intravenous drug use, but fentanyl has been overtaking heroin in recent years. PORTLAND, Ore....

Daytime ban on homeless camps in Portland has begun; enforcement still far away

Camping on city property is prohibited between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. There is also a complete ban on camping in some areas, including in...

Portland's O'Bryant Square will be renamed Darcelle XV Plaza

The square has been closed since 2018 due to structural issues with a parking garage below the park. PORTLAND, Ore. — O'Bryant Square in...

Tunnel 5 Fire evacuation areas adjusted Thursday morning

Some areas to the east and west of the fire have been lowered from Level 3 to Level 2, although the central area around the...

Where to find a cooling spot in the Portland area

Temperatures are expected to near 100 degrees on Wednesday. Multnomah County does not have plans to activate cooling shelters. PORTLAND, Ore. — Wednesday...

7-Eleven customers, clerk pin down armed robbery suspect in Northeast Portland

Portland police said the suspect's revolver went off during the struggle, but no one was hit. He was charged for a similar robbery the day...

As Tunnel 5 fire burns, Hood River issues emergency ban on personal fireworks

The cities of Cascade Locks in Oregon and White Salmon in Washington are also prohibiting the use of personal fireworks this Fourth of July. ...

Level 3 evacuations for wildfire threatening 100 structures in Skamania County

The Tunnel Five Fire in Skamania County, near Underwood, Washington, has grown to more 300 acres. Fire officials say it's unclear how many buildings have...

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