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Best places to watch Perseid meteor shower this week in the Portland metro area

The meteor shower is expected to peak Aug. 12 and 13, with the best viewing experience between 1 and 2 a.m., though it will be...

Scappoose fire that killed mother, 2 young children was accidental, investigators say

A family dog and cat were also killed in the fire. Investigators ruled the fire accidental but did not share the exact cause. SCAPPOOSE,...

Gresham rock thrower strikes again, shattering windows of 2 businesses in Gresham

Surveillance video identified the suspect as Garret Fine, who police have repeatedly arrested for breaking windows. He's been released from jail each time. GRESHAM,...

Gov. Kotek says she will convene task force to tackle Portland's economic woes

The task force will meet monthly and be co-chaired by Kotek and Dan McMillan, president of Portland-based insurance company The Standard. PORTLAND, Ore. —...

Heat wave could bring triple-digit temperatures to Portland next week

Highs in the Willamette Valley could spike between 100 and 105 degrees on Tuesday and Wednesday, KGW meteorologist Rod Hill said. PORTLAND, Ore. —...

Fire burning in Columbia River Gorge closes several hiking trails

HOOD RIVER COUNTY, Ore. — Lightning sparked a fire in the Columbia River Gorge that has closed several trails in between Hood River and Cascade...

Salmon Fire prompts Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation notices for parts of Oakridge

The Salmon Fire is burning in Lane County, a few miles east of Oakridge. It's burned between 50 and 75 acres, officials say. OAKRIDGE,...

Three people and pet dead in Scappoose fire

SCAPPOOSE, Ore. — A fire that took the lives of three people and a pet early Sunday morning is under investigation.  Scappoose Fire...

Police arrest suspected drunk teen driver after crashing into patrol vehicle in Northeast Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. — A teenager was arrested overnight on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) after hitting two police officers in a...

Sen. Ron Wyden talks semiconductors, looking out for eastern Oregon and the future of the Trail Blazers

Sen. Wyden talked about federal legislation aimed at fighting wildfires and combating fentanyl, as well as the push for Portland to land a WNBA team....

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