Coast Guard rescues man overboard near Astoria

U.S. Coast Guard crews rescued a man who went overboard off the Oregon coast near Astoria.

Mountaineer shatters climbing record — in his undies

Mountaineer Jack Kuenzle has broken climbing records up and down the East and West Coasts, but he's getting some extra attention for his latest feat.

California man leads Oregon police on 20-mile chase in ambulance

Oregon State Police say they arrested a 30-year-old Winnetka, California, man who led them on a wild chase in a stolen ambulance.

Police recover stolen, rare guitars belonging to band

The Brian Jonestown Massacre band reported the theft while they were in town to perform a concert.

'Gustnado' wreaks havoc at Portland baseball field

A kids' Little League baseball game turned into a whirlwind experience when a gustnado swirled across the field, damaging a dugout and sending children and coaches scrambling for safety.

Electric utilities spending millions to lower wildfire risk

Private electric utilities in the Pacific Northwest are planning tens of millions of dollars in upgrades to reduce the risk that their power lines could spark wildfires during extreme weather.

Oregon governor’s clemency of 1994 teen murderer unleashes criticism

In 1994, Kyle Hedquist led a teenager down a remote logging road, then shot her in the back of the head because he feared she might tell police about burglaries he’d committed.

Crash kills 2 teenagers, injures 4 others including deputy in Oregon

Two teenagers were killed and four others, including a sheriff's deputy, were critically injured after a crash in Beaverton, Oregon.

Biden tours quake-resistant runway to kick off Pacific Northwest visit

President Joe Biden opened a two-day visit to the Pacific Northwest by focusing on improvements planned for the runway and roof of the airport where he landed Thursday rather than any of the region’s traditional, natural attractions.

Eco-activist in Seattle pleads guilty to 1997 slaughterhouse arson in Oregon

An animal rights, environmental activist in Seattle has pleaded guilty to federal arson charges involving a fire that destroyed an Oregon horse slaughterhouse more than two decades ago. 

US Marshals shoot 2, arrest 2 in Portland while looking for WA suspect

Detectives are investigating after U.S. Marshals shot two men, and arrested two women while searching for a wanted person from Washington State, authorities say.

Teen cancer survivor says disease ‘unlocked’ his inner artist

Wesley Culver, 17, says he credits his unfortunate medical ordeal in helping him find new talent — one that helps bring joy to other people, too

Momentum, funding builds for Interstate Bridge replacement over Columbia River

Billions of dollars in federal funding are now up for grabs that could help replace the aging I-5 Interstate Bridge that connects Washington and Oregon.

Search underway at Mt. Hood for missing snowboarder

Search and rescue teams are looking for a snowboarder that went missing at Mt. Hood Meadows ski resort on Tuesday.