Bootleg Fire larger than NYC, needs 'Mother Nature’s help' to be stopped
The largest wildfire burning in the country isn’t expected to be fully contained unless a “season-ending weather event,” such as significant rain or snow, lends a helping hand.
The largest wildfire burning in the country isn’t expected to be fully contained unless a “season-ending weather event,” such as significant rain or snow, lends a helping hand.
Firefighters try to get control of wildfires in Oregon
A wildfire near the resort town of Sisters, Oregon, doubled in size to 6.2 square miles (16 square kilometers) Monday, forcing evacuations in the area.
A wildfire near the resort town of Sisters, Oregon, doubled in size to 6.2 square miles (16 square kilometers) Monday, forcing evacuations in the area.
Arrests possible if evacuation orders ignored in large, growing Oregon blaze
The Bootleg fire continues to spread in Southern Oregon and sheriff's deputies may start arresting people who refuse to follow evacuation orders.
The Bootleg fire continues to spread in Southern Oregon and sheriff's deputies may start arresting people who refuse to follow evacuation orders.
Wildfires rage as US West grapples with heatwave, drought
In Oregon, the Bootleg Fire exploded over the weekend in the southern part of the state. It doubled in size to 153,000 acres. It is 0% contained.
In Oregon, the Bootleg Fire exploded over the weekend in the southern part of the state. It doubled in size to 153,000 acres. It is 0% contained.
Oregon man knocks out, hogties active shooter, according to Portland police
Luke Stolarzyk allegedly fired more than two-dozen rounds at an apartment building in Southwest Portland.
Luke Stolarzyk allegedly fired more than two-dozen rounds at an apartment building in Southwest Portland.
Man sentenced in multimillion fraud involving grass seed
A Washington man has been sentenced in multimillion fraud schemes that involved grass seed at facilities in Albany and Jefferson, Oregon.
A Washington man has been sentenced in multimillion fraud schemes that involved grass seed at facilities in Albany and Jefferson, Oregon.
Death toll from record-breaking heat wave hits 116 in Oregon
Oregon’s death toll from last weekend’s record-smashing Pacific Northwest heat wave has risen to 116.
Oregon’s death toll from last weekend’s record-smashing Pacific Northwest heat wave has risen to 116.
Fires started by fireworks fall by 80% in Oregon compared with 2020
Preliminary figures from Portland Fire & Rescue in Oregon show blazes caused by fireworks fell by almost 80% this year, likely because of a ban on fireworks over the Fourth of July holiday.
Preliminary figures from Portland Fire & Rescue in Oregon show blazes caused by fireworks fell by almost 80% this year, likely because of a ban on fireworks over the Fourth of July holiday.
Heat death toll at least 95 in Oregon alone
A Pacific Northwest heat wave has killed at least 95 people in Oregon alone, a number that state’s governor called “absolutely unacceptable.”
A Pacific Northwest heat wave has killed at least 95 people in Oregon alone, a number that state’s governor called “absolutely unacceptable.”
Oregon hits 70% COVID vaccination milestone
Oregon on Friday reached the milestone of 70% of adults having received at least their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, according to officials from the state health authority.
Oregon on Friday reached the milestone of 70% of adults having received at least their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, according to officials from the state health authority.
Historic Northwest heat wave may have killed hundreds
Hundreds of deaths in Canada, Oregon and Washington may have been caused by the historic heat wave that baked the Pacific Northwest and shattered all-time temperature records in usually temperate cities.
Hundreds of deaths in Canada, Oregon and Washington may have been caused by the historic heat wave that baked the Pacific Northwest and shattered all-time temperature records in usually temperate cities.
Portland records hottest day ever amid Northwest scorcher
Portland had the hottest day ever recorded -- reaching 108 degrees Saturday.
Portland had the hottest day ever recorded -- reaching 108 degrees Saturday.
Report: Fifth-grader dies after being swept out by tide at Cannon Beach
An 11-year-old girl died after she was swept out by the tides at Cannon Beach in Oregon last week.
An 11-year-old girl died after she was swept out by the tides at Cannon Beach in Oregon last week.
Chlorine shortage: Cities in Oregon and Washington ask people to reduce water use
Authorities in Lake Oswego and Tigard in Oregon and Anacortes in Washington are among the communities asking residents to reduce water use during a chlorine shortage.
Authorities in Lake Oswego and Tigard in Oregon and Anacortes in Washington are among the communities asking residents to reduce water use during a chlorine shortage.
Officers resign from Portland, Oregon, protest response unit
Officers who serve on a specialized crowd control unit in Portland, Oregon, who have responded to the city’s ongoing, often violent protests have resigned en masse after criminal charges were filed against a team member.
Officers who serve on a specialized crowd control unit in Portland, Oregon, who have responded to the city’s ongoing, often violent protests have resigned en masse after criminal charges were filed against a team member.
Portland man sentenced to 5 years for setting fire during protests
A Portland, Oregon, man has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree arson for starting a dumpster fire near the city’s North Precinct during a protest.
A Portland, Oregon, man has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree arson for starting a dumpster fire near the city’s North Precinct during a protest.
Oregon GOP legislator ousted over state Capitol breach
Republican lawmakers voted with majority Democrats in the Oregon House of Representatives to take the historic step of expelling a Republican member who let violent, far-right protesters into the state Capitol on Dec. 21.
Republican lawmakers voted with majority Democrats in the Oregon House of Representatives to take the historic step of expelling a Republican member who let violent, far-right protesters into the state Capitol on Dec. 21.
Oregon lawmaker faces expulsion in assault on state Capitol
Oregon state Rep. Mike Nearman was seen on video opening the door at a closed state Capitol building and letting rioters in the building. They later became violent.
Oregon state Rep. Mike Nearman was seen on video opening the door at a closed state Capitol building and letting rioters in the building. They later became violent.
Police: 4 people fatally shot in home in Portland
Four people were shot and killed inside a home Sunday night in the southeastern part of Portland.
Four people were shot and killed inside a home Sunday night in the southeastern part of Portland.
Oregon closing in on vaccination goal and reopening economy
Gov. Kate Brown announced Friday that Oregon is close to lifting mask, physical distancing and capacity restrictions statewide.
Gov. Kate Brown announced Friday that Oregon is close to lifting mask, physical distancing and capacity restrictions statewide.