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Bird? Plane? Superman? Nope, the thing flying over Portland is a scientific research balloon

PORTLAND, Ore. — Sharp-eyed Portlanders spotted what appeared to be a weather balloon or similar device floating in the skies to the west of...

Portland Public Schools board votes to immediately replace Grant High School field after outcry

The district had to shut down the Grant Bowl this year after it failed multiple safety tests. Officials had first suggested that it be replaced...

Man arrested for attempting to use victim's bank card after purse-snatching spree in Portland

Abdirizak Bashir Hussein, 22, attempted to rob multiple victims and is suspected of additional unreported purse-snatching incidents in the Portland area. PORTLAND, Oregon —...

Portland police officer involved in crash on Southeast Powell, prompting investigation

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland police shut down Southeast Powell Boulevard for multiple blocks just west of I-205 on Monday evening after a crash involving...

Portland police release photos of suspect accused of yelling racial slurs, spitting on family

PORTLAND, Oregon — Police need help to identify a man accused of spitting on and physically assaulting a southwest Portland business owner and his...

Family loses everything in Hillsboro apartment fire

A mom, her 6 children and two other family members were in the unit when the fire started. Smoke alarms went off, allowing everyone inside...

Crews rescue 2 kids, 4 adults at Cannon Beach over Labor Day weekend

The rescue was one of six emergency calls that crews responded to that day, the Cannon Beach Rural Fire Protection District said. CANNON BEACH,...

Motorcycle rider dead after crash on Southeast Powell Boulevard in Portland, police say

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland police shut down Southeast Powell Boulevard on Sunday evening due to a fatal crash involving a car and a motorcycle....

Boil water advisory issued in Gervais after damage from thunderstorm

GERVAIS, Ore. — A thunderstorm on Saturday night caused significant damage to several critical electrical components of the town of Gervais' water system, causing...

Police identify man who died in crash on Portland's Northeast Sandy Boulevard

Police said the man is 39-year-old Terrelle L. Tucker of Portland. He was the only person involved in the incident. His family has been...

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