Man arrested after deadly shooting over motorcycle in Graham, WA
A man was arrested in Oregon on Wednesday in connection with a deadly shooting that happened during an argument over a motorcycle in Graham earlier this week.
Man crashes car into apartment while eating chicken, talking on phone
An Oregon man, Billy Holt, 41, admitted to police that he was eating chicken and talking on the phone before crashing his Toyota Prius into an occupied apartment bedroom.
Giant, alien-looking fish washes ashore in Oregon — you won’t believe its size
Despite being dead for some time, the rare sight has created quite a buzz.
WNBA awards Portland an expansion franchise that will begin play in 2026
The team will be owned and operated by Raj Sports, led by Lisa Bhathal Merage and Alex Bhathal. They paid $125 million for the franchise.
Pac-12 to add Boise St., Fresno St., San Diego St., Colorado St. in 2026
The Pac-12 is adding Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and San Diego State, starting in 2026, to join Oregon State and Washington State in a rebuilt Conference of Champions.
Neighbor accused of killing missing OR newlywed nurse makes first court appearance
An Oregon man accused of killing a nurse reported missing days after returning home from her wedding made his first court appearance on Monday.
Oregon man charged in killing of nurse days after her wedding
A neighbor of an Oregon nurse who was found dead just days after her wedding was arraigned Monday on charges of second-degree murder, kidnapping and abuse of a corpse.
Missing Oregon nurse found dead; neighbor arrested
The search for a missing Beaverton, Oregon nurse has come to an end after police said they found her body over the weekend.
Pacific Northwest at 'Preparedness Level 5' as wildfire activity strains resources
NWCC is encouraging residents in WA and OR to stay alert, follow fire restrictions and report any smoke or fire immediately.
Small plane crashes into OR townhouses, killing 2 on board, 1 resident
A small plane with two people on board crashed Saturday morning into a row of townhouses in a residential neighborhood of Fairview not far from the Portland International Airport and Troutdale Airport in Oregon, officials confirmed.
Brenna Swindell, daughter of former MLB pitcher, found in Oregon; ex-boyfriend arrested
Brenna Swindell, the daughter of former Longhorns and MLB pitcher Greg Swindell, was located in Oregon after she went missing on August 22.
Proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger heads to court
Kroger and Albertsons will defend their plan to merge – and try to overcome the U.S. government’s objections – in a federal court hearing scheduled to begin Monday in Oregon.
DNA cracks 1980 rape, murder of Boeing worker in Kent
The arrest brings an end to almost four and half decades of searching for a suspect.
Invasive beetle capable of wiping out ash trees spotted near WA
A small beetle with the capability of wiping out an entire species of trees has been spotted in the Pacific Northwest, and officials are warning the public to be on the lookout.
Portland mayoral candidate spends $6.4K to update his Wikipedia page
Portland city commissioner and mayoral candidate Rene Gonzalez recently shelled out more than $6,000 in taxpayer funds to favorably edit his Wikipedia page, according to a new report.
Grant County sheriff confirms 74-year-old pilot dies working Falls Fire
James Bailey Maxwell has died while working in the vicinity of the Falls Fire wildfire, officials in Grant County, Oregon confirm on Sunday.
US promises $240 million to improve fish hatcheries, protect tribal rights in Pacific Northwest
The U.S. government will invest $240 million in salmon and steelhead hatcheries in the Pacific Northwest and support the treaty-protected fishing rights of Native American tribes.
Lightning and a burning car pushed into a gully are blamed for wildfires scorching Pacific Northwest
Wildfires are continuing to scorch the Pacific Northwest and authorities say one major blaze started with a burning car being pushed into a gully.
Wildfires threaten communities in the West as Oregon fire closes interstate, creates its own weather
Firefighters in the West are scrambling as wildfires threaten communities in Oregon, California and Washington, with at least one Oregon fire so large that it is creating its own weather.
Oregon man saved after falling down 40-foot pipe, unclear how he got there
Early Friday morning in Portland, first responders rescued a man who had fallen down a 40-foot, one-foot-wide pipe near a parking garage.