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An Oregon man has pleaded guilty to murder after killing his 78-year-old mother, who had been his legal guardian and primary caregiver. On Oct. 15, 53-year-old Chad Brix pleaded guilty except for insanity to one count of second-degree murder in connection with the February 2024 death of his mother, Virginia Brix,...

With SNAP benefits on the line for hundreds of thousands of Oregonians, Portland-area food pantries are bracing for a sudden spike in demand.

HAPPY VALLEY, Ore. (KPTV) - Two people were taken to the hospital after an apartment fire in Happy Valley on Tuesday. Clackamas Fire says crews responded to an apartment fire near SE Causey Ave and SE 90th Ave at around 5:45 p.m. Firefighters arrived to find the fire extending from...

Multnomah County will spend some of its rainy-day funds to save a key pretrial release program that keeps those accused of a crime out of jail until their trial, freeing up limited jail beds for the most high-risk offenders. The county Board of Commissioners approved a $1.36 million contingency fund...

Housing First—providing immediate permanent housing without prerequisites like sobriety or treatment—has endured locally as sacred doctrine without need to measure its effectiveness or side effects.

PORTLAND, Oregon — A Gresham woman said she was detained by federal immigration agents this week after taking photos of what she believed were unmarked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) vehicles. The 23-year-old, who said she is a U.S. citizen, requested to remain anonymous but wants people to...

A serial robbery suspect was arrested Saturday after over a half-dozen robberies around Portland, officials said.

PORTLAND, OR – The Oregon Humane Society is beginning the process of putting up for adoption a large group of cats rescued from neglect by Washington County Animal Services. More than 30 cats, mostly Maine Coon, and two birds, were transferred to Oregon Humane Society after their, and the animals have been receiving...

Portland decides to reinstall Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt monuments after public sessions revealed divided opinions on the statues removed during 2020 protests.

In his first year with the Portland Trail Blazers, center Deandre Ayton has mightily regressed from his peak days with the Phoenix Suns....