Officials held a press conference Tuesday at Portland Fire & Rescue Station 21 ahead of Independence Day.

When police showed up at the man's Vancouver home, he ran into a wooded area but was later nabbed by a Vancouver police dog, according to police.

Lauren Johnson will be just the third woman to lead Portland Fire & Rescue.

Hugo Gomez-Soto, 50, is accused of selling fentanyl that killed 25-year-old Jordan Feinstein-Smith.

David Marson is accused of second-degree murder in the death of 21-year-old Miguel Alvarez-Flores.

The tree enforcement team's move from Portland Parks & Recreation to the Permitting and Development bureau will be effective Oct. 1.

The move will likely lead to an increase in tents and trash along major state-owned roadways in Portland.    

Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to murder to avoid the death penalty. He remained impassive as he confirmed to the judge that he stabbed the four victims.

Closures are scheduled nightly through July 11. Travelers will see the closure of I-405 in both northbound and southbound lanes (but not on the same nights).

The best way to escape from a gator? Here's what the experts say.

Trump’s lawyer said Trump had suffered “mental anguish” over the editing of an interview with then Vice President Kamala Harris by CBS News, which produces "60 Minutes."

U.S. consumers are increasingly bypassing its products for healthier or cheaper options.

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