11-year-old gets award for saving 'grateful' mom’s life
"I would like to say I was surprised by that, but not really," the girl's mom said. "She is incredibly intelligent, kind, and she has a big heart. It’s not the first time she’s helped somebody."
"I would like to say I was surprised by that, but not really," the girl's mom said. "She is incredibly intelligent, kind, and she has a big heart. It’s not the first time she’s helped somebody."
Oregon elementary school teacher arrested for allegedly driving to Redmond to meet a minor for sex
An Oregon elementary school teacher has been arrested for traveling to Redmond in an attempt to have sex with a minor.
An Oregon elementary school teacher has been arrested for traveling to Redmond in an attempt to have sex with a minor.
Oregon man cashes in forgotten lottery ticket, wins $8.9M
Wilbur Brown of Oregon purchased his winning multi-drawing lottery ticket on Christmas Eve in 2021 and forgot about it until February 2022. That’s when he found out he won the $8.9 million jackpot.
Wilbur Brown of Oregon purchased his winning multi-drawing lottery ticket on Christmas Eve in 2021 and forgot about it until February 2022. That’s when he found out he won the $8.9 million jackpot.
Third grader thrown across room by school worker, lawsuit claims
A lawsuit filed by the mother of a third grader says a Multnomah Education Service District worker inflicted illegal corporal punishment by throwing the student with disabilities across a room.
A lawsuit filed by the mother of a third grader says a Multnomah Education Service District worker inflicted illegal corporal punishment by throwing the student with disabilities across a room.
Here's where you'll still need to wear a mask after March 12 in Washington and Oregon
As Washington and Oregon end masking requirements for most places, there are still some situations where you'll need to wear a mask.
As Washington and Oregon end masking requirements for most places, there are still some situations where you'll need to wear a mask.
1 climber dead, another rescued after fall on Mount Hood
A climber died and another was in critical condition Monday night after falling on Mount Hood, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office.
A climber died and another was in critical condition Monday night after falling on Mount Hood, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office.
Gov. Inslee stands firm on gas tax despite complaints by west coast governors
Gov. Inslee is not backing down from an excise tax that would be levied against importers of gasoline produced in Washington, despite complaints by the Governors of Alaska, Idaho and Oregon.
Gov. Inslee is not backing down from an excise tax that would be levied against importers of gasoline produced in Washington, despite complaints by the Governors of Alaska, Idaho and Oregon.
Oregon’s COVID emergency declaration to be lifted in April
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said Thursday she will rescind her statewide COVID-19 emergency declaration on April 1.
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said Thursday she will rescind her statewide COVID-19 emergency declaration on April 1.
Portland man charged with murder in shooting at Amir Locke protest
A Portland man has been charged with nine counts in connection to the deadly shooting in a public park last weekend where a group of racial justice protesters gathered in honor of Amir Locke.
A Portland man has been charged with nine counts in connection to the deadly shooting in a public park last weekend where a group of racial justice protesters gathered in honor of Amir Locke.
Nearly 100 vehicles involved in massive pileup on eastern Oregon highway
Authorities say as many as 98 cars and trucks crashed on 1 mile of icy Interstate 84 in northeastern Oregon.
Authorities say as many as 98 cars and trucks crashed on 1 mile of icy Interstate 84 in northeastern Oregon.
Woman dead, man and 2 children shot in Portland
A woman was fatally shot and three others in her car — including two children — were injured in a shooting late Sunday in Portland, authorities said Monday.
A woman was fatally shot and three others in her car — including two children — were injured in a shooting late Sunday in Portland, authorities said Monday.
1 killed after interstate chase, deputy shooting in Portland
Authorities say a deputy fatally shot a suspect during a pursuit which left Interstate 205 in Portland, Oregon, closed for about six hours.
Authorities say a deputy fatally shot a suspect during a pursuit which left Interstate 205 in Portland, Oregon, closed for about six hours.
Man who raped child in Oregon and Washington gets 27 years
An Oregon man who repeatedly raped and abused a child in Oregon and Washington, and placed a hidden camera to capture video of another child using a bathroom has been sentenced to 27 years in prison.
An Oregon man who repeatedly raped and abused a child in Oregon and Washington, and placed a hidden camera to capture video of another child using a bathroom has been sentenced to 27 years in prison.
New bill would allow Oregonians to pump their own gas
Oregon Legislature is considering a bill that would allow people to pump their own gas.
Oregon Legislature is considering a bill that would allow people to pump their own gas.
2021 was a record year for homicides in Portland
In 2021 Portland, Oregon, recorded 90 homicides amid a surge in gun violence, shattering the city’s previous high of 66 set more than three decades ago.
In 2021 Portland, Oregon, recorded 90 homicides amid a surge in gun violence, shattering the city’s previous high of 66 set more than three decades ago.
Volcano erupts in Tonga: Tsunami advisory canceled for Washington, Oregon
An undersea volcano erupted in spectacular fashion near the Pacific nation of Tonga on Saturday, sending large tsunami waves crashing across the shore and people rushing to higher ground.
An undersea volcano erupted in spectacular fashion near the Pacific nation of Tonga on Saturday, sending large tsunami waves crashing across the shore and people rushing to higher ground.
Three injured from ‘warming fires’ in Portland
At least three unsheltered people attempting to stay warm during last week’s frigid weather were injured from fires in Portland.
At least three unsheltered people attempting to stay warm during last week’s frigid weather were injured from fires in Portland.
2 men rescued in Oregon after writing 'SOS' in the snow
Two 19-year-old men who went winter camping were rescued near Eugene, Oregon, by the U.S. Coast Guard after signaling for help by writing an "SOS" sign in the snow.
Two 19-year-old men who went winter camping were rescued near Eugene, Oregon, by the U.S. Coast Guard after signaling for help by writing an "SOS" sign in the snow.
Oregon hospital reports rare, fungal outbreak
The Oregon Health Authority said Tuesday that two patients at Salem Health contracted a dangerous fungal infection during their hospital stays in an "outbreak" of a type of yeast rare to the United States.
The Oregon Health Authority said Tuesday that two patients at Salem Health contracted a dangerous fungal infection during their hospital stays in an "outbreak" of a type of yeast rare to the United States.
Record number of deaths in Washington, Oregon in 2021
Fatal COVID cases account for about two-thirds of Washington's deaths this year, and about half of Oregon's. Other major factors include the brutal Northwest heat wave last summer and a rise in fatal drug overdoses.
Fatal COVID cases account for about two-thirds of Washington's deaths this year, and about half of Oregon's. Other major factors include the brutal Northwest heat wave last summer and a rise in fatal drug overdoses.