Moda Center Remodeling Terms

Posted Yesterday At 6:27am by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- The City of Portland is releasing a draft of the terms it wants to negotiate with the Trail Blazers over the Moda Center remodeling project. The terms include a 20-year agreement that keeps the Trail Blazers at the Moda Center, a requirement for a labor-peace agreement to support the workforce, protections against cost overruns, a three-million-dollar annual payment by the Blazers for property tax offsets and access for community events. There will now be negotiations with the Blazers to finalize the term sheet.

Driver Goes Through Work Zone

Posted Yesterday At 6:26am by 24/7 News Source

(Hood River, OR) -- A driver was arrested after going into a closed work zone on I-84 in Hood River. Wednesday morning, ODOT had an exit closed because of a semi crash. Crews were working to keep 35-hundred pound paper rolls from spilling off a trailer. Oregon State Police say 43-year-old Gregory Polanski, of Hood River, drove into the work zone, hit two ODOT workers and left the scene. The workers weren't hurt. Troopers caught up with Polanski and arrested him for reckless driving and reckless endangering highway workers.

Prolific Retail Thief Arrested

Posted Yesterday At 6:26am by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- Police have arrested a man who's accused of being a prolific retail thief. Portland Police identified 29-year-old Taja'mar Hepburn as a suspect in 88 separate retail thefts since 2024. Hepburn targeted at least eight retailers, stealing 115-thousand-dollars in merchandise. He faces more than 40 charges.

Paddleboarder Drowns After Hitting Snag

Posted Yesterday At 6:25am by 24/7 News Source

(Lane County, OR) -- A 26-year-old man is dead after drowning while paddleboarding in the Willamette River. Police say Ervan Lucia was with a group of people paddleboarding Tuesday afternoon when they hit a snag in the river. Most of the group made it to shore, but Lucia disappeared. He was later found face down in the water. Despite life-saving efforts, he did not survive. Deputies say he was on a paddleboard without a lifejacket and was tethered to his paddleboard. They remind everyone to always wear a lifejacket and make sure a tether is able to break away quickly.

Burglary Sentences

Posted Yesterday At 6:24am by 24/7 News Source

(Medford, OR) -- Four men have been sentenced to prison in connection with a million-dollar burglary in Coos County. Federal prosecutors say three men broke into a residential vault in December of 2023. Three of the men took cash, gold, silver coins and at least one gun in one break-in. Several days later, a fourth man burglarized the same house, taking another 40 guns, including assault rifles and pistols. Several of the stolen guns were recovered in California. Three of the men were sentenced to between two and six years in federal prison. One man was sentenced to probation.

East Evans Creek Fire Grows

Posted Thursday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Rogue River, OR) -- The state of Oregon is sending more help to protect homes and businesses threatened by the fast-growing East Evans Creek Fire in southern Oregon. The Fire Marshal has mobilized a task force of local firefighters from Lincoln and Tillamook counties to help protect structures. The fire, which was human caused, has burned over 78-hundred acres about 14 miles northeast of Rogue River. It's only five percent contained.

23 And Me Settlement

Posted Thursday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Salem, OR) -- Oregon is part of a 23-million-dollar settlement with the genetic testing company "23 and Me." A data breach in 2023 led to personal information of nearly seven million people being released. It includes 125 thousand Oregonians. Initially, 23 And Me blamed customers for the breach, but later accepted responsibility. Oregon will get just under 577-thousand-dollars of the settlement. Individuals involved in the class action suit will share an additional 47-million dollars.

Missing Girl Found

Posted Thursday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Tillamook, OR) -- New details about the recovery of a four-year-old girl who was found on the Fourth of July after getting lost on a remote part of the Oregon Coast. She got separated from her family at Cape Lookout State Park. A massive search was underway. According to the Netarts Oceanside Fire District, a volunteer firefighter and a state park ranger in a side-by-side were ready to leave when they decided they'd search the end of the Spit. Five miles from where she disappeared, they spotted the child standing in beach grass, shivering. They wrapped her in a coat and took to medics. She was hypothermic and dehydrated, but in relatively good condition.

Pharmaceutical Settlement With Oregon

Posted Thursday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Salem, OR) -- Drug maker Glenmark has settled a lawsuit with Oregon and several other states. The suit alleged Glenmark inflated prices and limited competition by colluding with other pharmaceutical companies. Under the nearly 30-million-dollar settlement, Glenmark also agreed to help with ongoing legal action against 33 corporate defendants and 25 individual executives. Oregon receives 316-thousand-dollars from the settlement. Customers who bought drugs from Glenmark, Lannett, Bausch, Apotex or Heritage from May 2009 through December 2019 may be eligible for compensation.

Police Seek Additional Sexual Assault Victims

Posted Thursday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Beaverton, OR) -- Beaverton Police detectives are asking victims of a rape suspect to come forward. Twenty-four-year-old Abdullah Al-Bustami of Portland has been indicted for raping a woman he met where she worked. He offered her a ride home and allegedly raped her. Detectives say that based on the nature of the case, they believe there might be addition victims.

Police Target Illicit Massage Parlors

Posted Thursday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Keizer, OR) -- Three illicit massage parlors in Keizer were targeted by police following an extensive investigation. At Joy Foot Spa, a Bellevue, Washington woman was cited for running an adult entertainment business and several building code violations. An employee, who also lived at the spa, was cited for practicing massage without a license. Two workers were cited at Silk Love. And one person was cited at Nine Spa. Detectives seized 26-thousand dollars in cash and say they also found evidence of prostitution.

Oregon Humane Conducts Super-Sized Spay/Neuter Event

Posted Thursday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- Veterinarians at Oregon Humane conducted a super-sized spay/neuter event last week. At their Portland and Salem campuses, they spayed or neutered 269 dogs and cats in a one-day event. The demand for spaying and neutering animals far exceeds capacity, so they conduct these events twice a year. Many times, people can't afford to get their pets spayed or neutered which results in unwanted pregnancies.

Suspect Killed In Police Shooting Identified

Posted Thursday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Beaverton, OR) -- Investigators have released the name of a man who was killed in an officer involved shooting last week in Beaverton. Officers responded to an armed robbery at the marijuana shop Nectar on Hall Boulevard. They located the suspect, 25-year-old Bryson Hays, and there was an officer-involved shooting. Hays died at the scene. No officers were injured. Three Beaverton Police officers have been placed on administrative leave during the investigation. They've been with the department for five, seven and 10 years.

Suspects Arrested In Shootings And Robbery

Posted Wednesday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- Two people have been arrested in connection with two shootings and a robbery in Portland. On July 4th, a man was shot near Southeast Grand and Washington. He's expected to survive. On July 5th, a man was shot a block away from the previous shooting. He's also expected to survive. On July 11th, a woman in a car was robbed and assaulted by three men about five blocks from the shootings. Detectives identified Michael Herring as a suspect in at least one of the shootings and the robbery. He was arrested on Thursday. Jazman Moore, a suspect in the robbery, was arrested on Friday.

National Guard Retirement

Posted Wednesday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Clackamas, OR) -- An Oregon National Guard commander with 33 years of service retired on Saturday. Sergeant Major Lee Smith, a Command Senior Enlisted Leader who was principal advisor to Adjutant General Alan Gronewold, joined the Army National Guard in 1993 as a Cannon Crewmember in a field artillery unit. Gronewold credits Smith's leadership with helping to retain and add new service members to the Oregon National Guard.

Secretary Of State's Website Gets Update

Posted Wednesday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Salem, OR) -- The website for the Oregon Secretary of State's office has a new look. The same information is there, but the site is easier to navigate. The front page has links to the most commonly accessed pages, including Business, Elections, State Archives, and Audits. It's also designed to work better on mobile devices and tablets.

Oregon Opposes Rule That Allows Politics To Determine Funding

Posted Wednesday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Salem, OR) -- Governor Tina Kotek is urging the Trump Administration to withdraw a rule that allows political appointees to control billions of taxpayer dollars for essential services. The nonpartisan Office of Management and Budget says it would give political appointees authority to approve, suspend or terminate federal grants based on vague standards. It also removes fixed amounts of grants, causing uncertainty for states. Oregon raised concerns the proposal exceeds federal authority.

Girl Injured By Water-Bead Gun

Posted Wednesday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Grants Pass, OR) -- Grants Pass Police are trying to identify a group of boys who allegedly shot a girl with water beads. The incident happened Sunday afternoon. Water beads can be used for a variety of purposes. There are also guns that fire the beads. Police say the girl's back injuries are consistent with a "blaster" that fires the beads at high velocity. They burst on contact, and can cause injuries.

Old Town Portland Tactical Incident

Posted Wednesday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- Portland Police spent over six hours outside of an Oldtown apartment after 911 got a call Saturday evening from a woman who said she had been threatened with a gun, and then hung up. The tactical team and negotiators responded. Several streets around Northwest 6th and Everett were closed. No one in the apartment responded. After three and a half hours, police breached the door and found two people inside. No one was injured. The Special Victims Unit arrested 34-year-old Quayshawn Sanders for Domestic Violence Menacing, harassment and outstanding warrants.

Wood Products Facility Fire

Posted Wednesday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Albany, OR) -- An investigation is ongoing into a fire that damaged a wood products manufacturing plant in Albany last week. Firefighters responded to the plant on Friday. Officials say the fire was located on top of a large building, making it difficult to access, and was moving into the building through air ducts. The fire was contained to the area where it started. Firefighters used a drone with a heat sensitive camera to identify hot spots and put out the fire. No one was hurt.

Fire Season Ramps Up In Oregon

Posted Tuesday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Salem, OR) -- Wildfire season is ramping up across Oregon. Over 23-hundred people are working to stop six large fires in Oregon. The North Cayuse Fire is the largest at over 48-hundred acres. It's located 15 miles east of Pendleton and it's 91 percent contained. In southern Oregon, the East Evans Creek Fire is five percent contained at 36-hundred acres. The Salmon and Olive Butte fires, southwest of Baker City, are both zero-percent contained. The Olive Butte Fire has burned about 17-hundred and 20 acres. The Salmon Fire is now just over 13-hundred acres.

More Drought Declarations

Posted Tuesday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Salem, OR) -- Nearly two-thirds of Oregon's counties are suffering from drought conditions. Governor Tina Kotek declared Drought Emergencies yesterday in Curry and Union counties. That brings the total number of counties covered by drought declarations in Oregon to 21 of 36. Nearly all of Union County is in severe drought. All of Curry County is in moderate drought.

Fatal Pedestrian Crash

Posted Tuesday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- A pedestrian was killed by a vehicle early Sunday morning in southeast Portland. The crash happened at Southeast Stark and 139th Avenue. The pedestrian died at the scene. The driver remained and cooperated with investigators. The investigation is ongoing.

Flags Half Staff For Senator Graham

Posted Tuesday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Salem, OR) -- President Trump has ordered flags be flown at half-staff in honor of the late-Senator Lindsey Graham, who died over the weekend. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek issued a similar order for state buildings yesterday. Flags should be flown at half-staff until 6 p.m. on July 18th.

Police Break Up Illegal Street Takeovers

Posted Tuesday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- Portland Police broke up several illegal street takeover events on Saturday. The first incident happened on North Marine Drive at Leadbetter Road. As many as 200 vehicles were involved with reckless driving, lasers, mortars and other fireworks. Other incidents happened at North Lombard at Chautauqua, Northeast First and Multnomah, and Northeast 102nd and Glisan Street. Multiple arrests were made and several vehicles were towed.