July 20, 2023 Expert appointed to oversee Oregon agency struggling to end foster care housing in hotels A federal judge has tasked an outside expert on child welfare to help Oregon transition from housing foster kids in hotels, a practice considered incredibly harmful for kids.
July 19, 2023 Washington paper mill fire sparks air quality concerns in Portland; crews continue battle to control blaze A commercial fire ignited by wood chip piles at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging paper mill in southwest Washington is causing air quality issues in the Portland area.
July 18, 2023 Suspected Portland serial killer had tried to choke police K-9, was released from prison early: report The man suspected of killing four of the six victims in a recent string of Portland area murders had a history of trouble with the law and was released from prison early.
July 18, 2023 Felon back in custody after being linked to 4 deaths in Oregon Criminal defense attorney Mark Eiglarsh on the latest developments in the investigation into the deaths of multiple women in Oregon
July 18, 2023 Oregon beach reopens after cougar sighting prompts closure Cannon Beach, a popular tourist destination in Oregon, has reopened after residents spotted a cougar on Haystack Rock. Experts believe the mammal traveled to the rock at low tide.
July 17, 2023 Portland police admit 4 women found dead linked to possible serial killer Four victims in a string of six murders in the Portland area have now been linked to one person of interest, police say, though no charges have so far been filed.
July 17, 2023 Authorities link deaths of 4 women in Oregon; person of interest identified The deaths of four women in and around Portland, Oregon have been linked by authorities, with at least one person of interest identified. Officials stated no charges have been filed.
July 17, 2023 Federal judge upholds Oregon gun control law described as 'nation's most extreme' Judge Karin Immergut ruled in favor of an Oregon law banning large capacity magazines and requiring residents to get a permit before purchasing firearms.
July 16, 2023 Oregon wild cougar spotted on rock near shore, beach-goers urged to stay away: 'Unique situation' A wild cougar was seen at Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach, Oregon. Authorities urged residents to stay away as they worked to get the cougar down from the sea stack.
July 12, 2023 Portland police officer apologizes for hitting photographer during a 2020 protest over George Floyd’s death A police officer who used a baton to hit a photographer in the head during a 2020 racial justice protest in Portland, Oregon, has issued a video apology.