April 24, 2021 Portland's Democratic mayor begs public to help 'unmask' members of 'self-described anarchist mob' Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler called Friday for the city’s residents to assist authorities in their efforts to “unmask” members of the “self-described anarchist mob” who have engaged in acts of violence and vandalism in recent months.
April 24, 2021 Sheriff: 3 die in intentional crash on Oregon coast highway A man driving recklessly on U.S. Highway 101 along the Oregon coast Thursday intentionally collided with an oncoming vehicle, killing himself and two other people, authorities said.
April 23, 2021 Oregon woman's death following Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine under investigation, health officials say The CDC along with state health authorities are investigating the death of an Oregon woman who had developed a rare, but serious blood clot in combination with low platelets within two weeks of receiving the J&J COVID-19 vaccine.
April 22, 2021 Oregon teacher: White educators should be 'as bold' as Capitol rioters in anti-racism push An Oregon school district hosted a diversity summit in which participants encouraged White educators to be as bold as Capitol rioters and pressured others into pursuing "anti-racist" ideology.
April 22, 2021 California Gov. Gavin Newsom declares drought emergency in 2 counties Standing in the dry, cracked bottom of Lake Mendocino, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a drought emergency Wednesday in two Northern California counties where grape growers and wineries are major users, an order that came in response to arid conditions affecting much of the state and the U.S. West.
April 22, 2021 Oregon fire sends 2 to hospital, knocks out power for 200 homes, report says A two-alarm structure fire burned in Oregon on Wednesday night, sending at least two people to a hospital for medical treatment, according to a report.
April 21, 2021 Portland protests post-Derek Chauvin guilty verdict result in 2 arrests, bike officer punched in head Portland was rocked by violent demonstrations Tuesday – even after a Minnesota jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of the murder of George Floyd.
April 16, 2021 Fire danger high Friday in Pacific Northwest Dry and windy conditions combined with unseasonably warm temperatures are elevating fire danger Friday into the weekend in much of Northwest Oregon including Portland, according to the National Weather Service in Portland.
April 14, 2021 Daunte Wright shooting protests: More rioting, unrest as demonstrations spread further Crowds protesting the fatal police shooting of Daunte Wright gathered once again in cities across America on Tuesday night, chanting his name from coast to coast.
April 13, 2021 Daunte Wright shooting aftermath: Anti-police protests, clashes in cities across America The fatal police shooting of Daunte Wright in Minnesota has sparked another wave of protests in cities across America, with some resulting in dozens of arrests and heated clashes with officers, while others appeared to remain peaceful.