Oregon wildfire along I-5 blamed on illegal campfire
A firefighter battling a large blaze in southwestern Oregon was injured when he was struck by rolling debris.Authorities say the firefighter was transported early Monday to a medical center, where he was treated and released.
A firefighter battling a large blaze in southwestern Oregon was injured when he was struck by rolling debris.Authorities say the firefighter was transported early Monday to a medical center, where he was treated and released.
EF-0 tornado touches down in Portland, funnel cloud spotted in Kent
Strong storms across the Pacific Northwest Sunday spurred an EF-0 tornado that knocked out power and caused minor damage in Portland, the National Weather Service reports.
Strong storms across the Pacific Northwest Sunday spurred an EF-0 tornado that knocked out power and caused minor damage in Portland, the National Weather Service reports.
Western Oregon town troubled by growing cougar population
An uptick in cougar sightings has people in the Sweet Home area concerned for their safety and their livestock.
An uptick in cougar sightings has people in the Sweet Home area concerned for their safety and their livestock.
Study to help prevent whale entanglements off Oregon
The Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission is supporting a multi-year study to prevent whale entanglements off the Oregon Coast.
The Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission is supporting a multi-year study to prevent whale entanglements off the Oregon Coast.
Man who killed lesbian couple in Oregon dies on death row
A man who killed a lesbian couple in Oregon and a man in California has died on death row at the Oregon State Penitentiary, authorities said.
A man who killed a lesbian couple in Oregon and a man in California has died on death row at the Oregon State Penitentiary, authorities said.
Oregon hiker killed in likely cougar attack suffered broken neck
Records released this week show that an Oregon woman likely killed in a cougar attack near Mount Hood suffered a broken neck and had over a dozen puncture wounds to the nape of her neck.
Records released this week show that an Oregon woman likely killed in a cougar attack near Mount Hood suffered a broken neck and had over a dozen puncture wounds to the nape of her neck.
Man killed in eastern Oregon while checking tire pressure
A man was killed on Oregon Route 86 near Baker City while checking the air pressure on his trailer's tires.
A man was killed on Oregon Route 86 near Baker City while checking the air pressure on his trailer's tires.
Oregon hunter kills advancing cougar near Mt. Hood
An Oregon man hunting for deer near Mt. Hood killed a cougar after he says three of the big cats advanced toward him.
An Oregon man hunting for deer near Mt. Hood killed a cougar after he says three of the big cats advanced toward him.
Eek! Non-native venomous spider found living in Oregon
State officials confirm that a brown widow spider — usually found in South Africa, Florida and Southern California — has recently been found living in Oregon City, in the northwestern part of the state.
State officials confirm that a brown widow spider — usually found in South Africa, Florida and Southern California — has recently been found living in Oregon City, in the northwestern part of the state.
Wildfires cost Oregon Shakespeare Festival $2 million
The famed Oregon Shakespeare Festival that attracts tourists from around the world says it lost $2 million this summer because wildfire smoke forced it to cancel more than two dozen outdoor performances.
The famed Oregon Shakespeare Festival that attracts tourists from around the world says it lost $2 million this summer because wildfire smoke forced it to cancel more than two dozen outdoor performances.
Rare porcupine who wandered Spanaway for over a year now at the Oregon Zoo
A rare Cape porcupine has become a guest at the Oregon Zoo after spending more than a year and a half out in Washington.
A rare Cape porcupine has become a guest at the Oregon Zoo after spending more than a year and a half out in Washington.
Oregon man arrested for drive-by paintball gun attacks
Authorities say that a 19-year-old man was arrested in central Oregon after a series of drive-by paintball gun attacks.
Authorities say that a 19-year-old man was arrested in central Oregon after a series of drive-by paintball gun attacks.
Oregon's unemployment rate at lowest in history
Oregon's unemployment rate for August was 3.8 percent, the lowest unemployment rate since comparable records began 42 years ago.
Oregon's unemployment rate for August was 3.8 percent, the lowest unemployment rate since comparable records began 42 years ago.
Oregon judge won't let once-neglected horse sue its owner
A judge has tossed a lawsuit filed by animal rights activists in the name of a once-neglected horse, finding that animals don't have a right to sue.
A judge has tossed a lawsuit filed by animal rights activists in the name of a once-neglected horse, finding that animals don't have a right to sue.
3 killed, 1 injured in head-on collision in McMinnville
Oregon State Police say three people were killed and another person was seriously hurt in a head-on collision on a highway southwest of Portland.
Oregon State Police say three people were killed and another person was seriously hurt in a head-on collision on a highway southwest of Portland.
An Oregon county gets grant to battle black market pot
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office will use state grant money to go after black market marijuana producers and legal growers who harvest more than their license allows.
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office will use state grant money to go after black market marijuana producers and legal growers who harvest more than their license allows.
Hiker found near Mount Hood believed killed by cougar, authorities say
The body of missing hiker Diana Bober, 55, was found and the medical examiner's office said her injuries are consistent with a suspected cougar attack, authorities said Tuesday.
The body of missing hiker Diana Bober, 55, was found and the medical examiner's office said her injuries are consistent with a suspected cougar attack, authorities said Tuesday.
Last heart transplant doctor leaves Oregon
The only remaining doctor in Oregon's only heart transplant program has resigned, leaving the state with no medical facilities that can perform the life-saving procedure.
The only remaining doctor in Oregon's only heart transplant program has resigned, leaving the state with no medical facilities that can perform the life-saving procedure.
Oregon hunter rescued after hanging upside-down for 2 days
An Oregon hunter who fell out of his tree stand and got tangled in his safety harness has been rescued after hanging upside-down for two days about 30 feet from the ground.
An Oregon hunter who fell out of his tree stand and got tangled in his safety harness has been rescued after hanging upside-down for two days about 30 feet from the ground.
Police: Driver hits, kills highway flagger in eastern Oregon
Police say a driver struck and killed a construction flagger in northeastern Oregon. The Oregonian reports the crash happened around 8:40 p.m. on Oregon 11 near Athena, where workers were repaving the road.
Police say a driver struck and killed a construction flagger in northeastern Oregon. The Oregonian reports the crash happened around 8:40 p.m. on Oregon 11 near Athena, where workers were repaving the road.