Portland, Oregon, OKs new homeless camping rules that threaten fines or jail in some cases

Homeless people who camp on public property in Portland, Oregon, and reject offers of shelter could be fined up to $100 or sentenced to up to seven days in jail under new rules approved unanimously by the City Council on Wednesday.

Portland State University campus closed Tuesday after protesters cause 'property damage'

The president of Portland State University in Oregon is calling on police to help remove an estimated 50 to 70 protesters who have broken into the school's library.

Oregon $1.3B Powerball winner is Laotian immigrant who has cancer

Cheng “Charlie" Saephan has been battling cancer for eight years. "Now I can bless my family and hire a good doctor for myself," he said.

Union Pacific freight train derails in Portland; Hazmat crews on scene

Oregon authorities and hazmat crews are investigating a freight train derailment in Portland, which occurred at the Steel Bridge.

Oregon's 'The Sports Bra' bar goes nationwide, expanding women's sports viewing

An Oregon bar, "The Sports Bra," which exclusively airs women's sports, plans to expand nationwide via a franchise model just two years after its inception.

Oregon man accused of deliberately poisoning thousands of young salmon

An Oregon man faces charges after allegedly pouring bleach into a hatchery tank, resulting in the death of thousands of young salmon.

Women arrested in massive West Coast Lululemon theft ring expected in court

Three women arrested for reportedly stealing more than half a million dollars worth of clothing from Lululemon and other high-end stores up and down the West Coast are set to appear in court on Wednesday. 

Who is Elias Huizar? Former Yakima cop accused of child rape, killing 2 women and abducting child

A suspect accused of killing his ex-wife and girlfriend and then fleeing the state with his 1-year-old child has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a high-speed chase with Oregon State Police. 

West Richland 1-year-old found safe, AMBER Alert canceled

The 1-year-old boy at the center of an AMBER Alert issued out of West Richland has been found safe. His father, Elias Huizar, is accused of killing his ex-wife and girlfriend in separate incidents.

Oregon man arrested after doorbell camera records kidnapping of woman

An Oregon woman who was kidnapped over the weekend, which was caught on a home's doorbell camera, was found safe, and the suspect was arrested early Tuesday morning.

Washington, Oregon cities rank in top 50 places to live in U.S.

Washington and Oregon make the list for the 50 Best Places to Live in the U.S., represented by two cities boasting affordability, diversity and an exceptional quality of life.

$1.3 billion Powerball jackpot winner in Oregon remains unknown

Oregon lottery officials say the winner of the eighth-biggest lottery prize in U.S. history won’t be announced for at least a couple more weeks while the win is verified and arrangements for the massive payment are made.

Oregon governor signs a bill recriminalizing drug possession into law

Oregon’s Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek on Monday signed into law a bill that recriminalizes the possession of small amounts of drugs, ending a first-in-the-nation experiment with decriminalization that was hobbled by implementation issues.

Watch: Oregon man narrowly escapes death after runaway saw blade misses him

An Oregon man narrowly avoided serious injury or worse when a saw blade detached from a nearby construction site and rolled toward him outside a convenience store in Eugene on March 28.

Firefighter adopts puppy rescued from house fire

A puppy that survived serious injuries in a house fire found a very special forever home. Now, he'll tour schools to teach the importance of fire safety.

Grandparents attack daughter, kidnap her child in Lakewood, court docs say

A Portland, Oregon couple was arrested last week, accused of breaking into their daughter-in-law's home in Lakewood, attacking her and kidnapping her four-year-old child.