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Multnomah County leaders grant additional funding to avoid jail bed closures

The sheriff's office had warned that a $3.4 million budget shortfall could force it to close more than 200 beds, losing nearly a fifth of...

Firefighters respond to large fire at Salem church

SALEM, Oregon — Firefighters responded to a large fire that broke out at a church in Salem early Thursday morning. Fire officials have...

Young girl dies after apparent drowning in Portland public pool; first in nearly 40 years

The girl was found unresponsive in the water on Friday night and taken to a hospital. She died on Monday, officials said. PORTLAND, Ore....

TriMet bus crashes into tree, seriously injuring driver and passengers

The TriMet bus driver and three passengers were taken to the hospital, a spokesperson for TriMet said. PORTLAND, Oregon — A TriMet bus crashed...

ODOT is out of money for removing graffiti around Portland

For the last several years, the state transportation agency has had extra funding to tackle graffiti on state rights of way. That money has since...

Pedestrian struck, killed by Amtrak train after attempting to save a dog in Clark County

The dog was also declared dead at the scene, according to Cowlitz County deputies. PORTLAND, Ore. — One person and a dog died after...

Laurelwood Brewing closes pub in Northeast Portland

People can still buy beer from Laurelwood Brewing's website or from grocery stores. PORTLAND, Oregon — One of Portland's long-time brewing companies has shut...

Air quality back to healthy in the Gorge; other parts of Oregon improve but remain unhealthy

Mount Hood and the Columbia River Gorge have seen big air quality gains since Monday. Cave Junction has also improved, but remains among the worst...

Trucks fall into the Columbia River near Biggs Junction, prompting Monday closure of I-84

Interstate 84 westbound will close near Biggs Junction on Monday morning to remove two semi-trucks that state police said crashed and landed in the Columbia...

Two trucks crash off I-84 near Biggs Junction within hours, prompting plans for Monday closure

Interstate 84 westbound will close near Biggs Junction on Monday morning to remove two semi-trucks that state police said crashed and landed in the Columbia...

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