September 8, 2022 Oregon man charged after fentanyl overdose death of Portland teen Duane Robert Hill, of Gresham, Oregon, was arrested and charged in connection with the fentanyl overdose death of a 17-year-old in Portland, authorities said.
September 7, 2022 Bear attacks woman, dog in southern Oregon A bear attacked a woman in her backyard in Medford, Oregon. Her dog then intervened and was also attacked. Both able to chase the animal away.
September 6, 2022 More task forces arrive to fight Oregon wildfire Two additional task forces arrived to tackle the Double Creek fire in northeastern Oregon, bringing the total number of firefighters to 401.
September 5, 2022 Double Creek Fire in Oregon burns over 43,000 acres, crews working to contain The Double Creek Fire burning in remote eastern Oregon is 0% contained as of Monday and has grown to more than 43,000 acres, according to fire officials in the state.
September 2, 2022 I-84 reopens near the Oregon-Idaho border I-84 opens back up near the border between Oregon and Idaho. A wildfire previously closed both directions, causing a backup of traffic for miles.
September 2, 2022 Man who died trying to stop Safeway shooting rampage had a criminal past A man who was praised as a hero for trying to stop the Oregon grocery store shooting had a criminal past. He pleaded guilty to child sex crimes while serving in the U.S. Army in 1994.
September 1, 2022 Man, 20, shot dead at Portland illegal street racing takeover Cameron Taylor, 20, died after suffering a gunshot wound during a shooting at an illegal street racing takeover on Sunday in Portland, Oregon, authorities said.
September 1, 2022 Rum Creek Fire in Oregon spreads to nearly 14,000 acres, expected to grow amid hot and dry conditions Firefighters in Josephine County, Oregon, are continuing to battle the growing Rum Creek Fire as the fire's activity is expected to increase due to hotter, drier weather.
September 1, 2022 Illegal marijuana grows seized in Portland, Oregon Two large, illegal marijuana manufacturing operations were discovered in Portland, Oregon. Authorities seized almost 100 greenhouses with over 20,000 plants.
August 31, 2022 Oregon State Hospital restricts treatment time on alleged criminals The Oregon State Hospital is limiting treatment time on alleged criminals who need mental health care. The restrictions were put in place to ease the hospital’s overcrowding.