Snowpack Melting Fast

Posted Yesterday At 7:48am by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- Oregon's snowpack is nearly gone and it's not even summer. The National Integrated Drought Information System reports that at automated sites in Oregon snow is present at only ten percent of locations. In Washington state there's snow at 40 percent of the stations. Both states had warmer than normal winters, even though precipitation was at or above normal. It didn't fall as snow. Nearly half of Washington streamflows are expected to approach record lows. In Oregon, nearly 85 percent of streamflow forecasts are expected to approach record lows.

Fatal Accident At Dam

Posted Yesterday At 7:47am by 24/7 News Source

(Estacada, OR)  --  One person has been killed and another person was injured in a workplace accident at River Mill Dam near Estacada on Thursday.  The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office reports a contractor hired to perform testing at the dam was killed and a Portland General Electric employee was injured and hospitalized.  No details of what happened were released.  Oregon OSHA is investigating.

Semi Tire Crushes Minivan

Posted Yesterday At 7:47am by 24/7 News Source

(Vancouver, WA) -- A tire from a semi crushed a minivan Thursday morning on I-5 in Vancouver. Washington State Patrol says the tire came loose from the semi and hit the roof and windshield of the minivan on the driver's side. The driver was hospitalized with injuries. Vancouver Fire says it shows the importance of maintaining and inspecting vehicles. The investigation is ongoing.

Vancouver Residents Are Asked To Watch For Yellow-Legged Hornets

Posted Yesterday At 7:46am by 24/7 News Source

(Vancouver, WA) -- Residents of Vancouver, Washington are being asked to watch for yellow-legged hornets. One of the bees was found by an agricultural inspector on a ship at the Port of Vancouver. The Washington Department of Agriculture is concerned there could be more of the hornets. They attack honeybees, tearing them apart and bringing pieces back to their hive. Yellow-legged hornets aren't as big as murder hornets, but they can reduce honeybee populations by 30 percent.

Road Rage Suspect Arrested

Posted Yesterday At 7:46am by 24/7 News Source

(Gresham, OR) -- A suspect in a Gresham road rage incident was arrested in Portland. On May 5th, a driver called 9-1-1 to report another driver who was honking, driving erratically, and pointing a handgun at her. She recorded the driver on video. Portland Police located and stopped the suspect. Junior Reyes-Galindo was arrested for menacing and unlawful use of a weapon. Police seized a handgun with a 30 round magazine.

Multiple Thefts Suspect Arrested

Posted Yesterday At 7:45am by 24/7 News Source

(Salem, OR) -- Salem Police have arrested a woman who's accused in four thefts. The Telephone Reporting Office analyzed data from theft reports and identified 39-year-old Sara Guzman-Staff as a suspect in four thefts at various locations from December through this month. Police pulled over Guzman-Staff during a traffic stop and took her into custody. She was also in possession of methamphetamine. She faces multiple theft charges.

Mifepristone Telehealth Distribution Allowed

Posted Yesterday At 7:44am by 24/7 News Source

(Salem, OR) -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield supports the U.S. Supreme Court's stay on a lower court's ruling that stopped distribution of the abortion drug mifepristone through the mail. Rayfield says the stay protects the ability of Oregonians to access the safe, effective, FDA-approved medication. Justice Samuel Alito dissented, saying it's an attempt to undermine their decision in Dobbs that overturned Roe versus Wade.

BLM Fire Restrictions Begin In WA, OR

Posted Thursday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- Fire restrictions go into effect today on BLM land in Oregon and Washington state. The Bureau of Land Management is banning fireworks, exploding and metal targets, steel component ammunition, tracer or incendiary devices, and sky lanterns. The restrictions take effect as the region moves into what is expected to be a particularly bad wildfire season. Officials are concerned 2026 could rival the most extreme years on record for heat and dryness in the Pacific Northwest.

Missing Hiker Search

Posted Thursday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Idanha, OR) -- Search efforts continue for a missing 80-year-old man who is overdue from a hike east of Idanha. Jerry Highsmith failed to return home Tuesday evening. Deputies found his vehicle parked at the Fir Lake trailhead. A deputy and Search and Rescue volunteer hiked to the lake while a full scale search was organized. They didn't find Highsmith at the lake, so searchers spent the night in heavy rain and thunderstorms trying to find him. Other counties sent help Wednesday and the search continues.

Marion County Supplemental Ballots

Posted Thursday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Salem, OR) -- Marion County Elections is sending out supplemental ballots to 180 people because of two separate incidents. 20 voters on Devon Avenue Southeast received ballots that should have included Salem Mayor, Municipal Court Judge and City Council Ward 4. In the other incident, a tiny house development that shares one common address should have received ballots for the Cascade School District Measure. New ballots are being sent immediately.

Overdose Deaths Decline

Posted Thursday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- Deaths from drug overdoses are down in Oregon. The Oregon Health Authority says Oregon overdose deaths have declined for two years in a row. The agency reports initial numbers from 2025 show eleven-hundred deaths. That's down around 400 since 2024 and down a total of 700 from 2023. OHA says investments in prevention, treatment and harm reduction are helping save lives.

PPB Plane Helps Catch Two Suspects

Posted Wednesday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- The Portland Police Bureau's plane helped catch two suspects who were trying to elude police Monday night. A person who stole a vehicle in downtown Portland fled on I-84. The plane tracked the vehicle to 97th and East Burnside where the suspect was arrested. Then, a short time later a moped was being driven recklessly in Southeast Portland. Officers in the plane followed the rider as he drove into oncoming traffic and eventually stopped near Southeast 97th and Glenwood Street where he was arrested.

Oregon College Savings tops $4 Billion

Posted Wednesday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Salem, OR) -- Oregon's program to help families save money for college has topped four-billion-dollars. Embark, which was previously the Oregon College Savings Plan, started 25 years ago. It allows families to save money for college with tax-free earnings. They can also get an annual tax credit up to 380 dollars a year, or more than 68-hundred-dollars over 18 years. More than 150-thousand Oregonians have accounts.

Timed Permits Returning To Multnomah Falls

Posted Wednesday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Cascade Locks, OR) -- Starting May 22nd, if you plan to visit Multnomah Falls you'll need to buy a timed permit. The parking lot gets overloaded, and the permit system helps keep spaces available. You can buy a permit for two dollars at recreation dot gov. You can buy a permit up to two weeks in advance of your visit. Each permit covers a one-hour time slot and then you can stay as long as you want.

Wildlife Safari Welcomes New African Painted Dogs

Posted Wednesday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Winston, OR) -- Wildlife Safari is welcoming three new African Painted Dogs. They include Kiraka, the nine-year-old father, and two of his six-year-old daughters Samburu and Mikumi Mosaic. They're from The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert, California. African Painted Dogs are one of Africa's most endangered predators, known for their incredible teamwork, unique coat patterns, and strong family bonds. Wildlife Safari is located southwest of Roseburg.

ODF Warns About Debris Burns

Posted Tuesday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Salem, OR) -- There have been 23 escaped debris burns this year damaging 83 acres in Oregon. The Department of Forest is reminding property owners that with the dry conditions it's important to use caution and make sure debris burns are completely out. The Central Oregon District has already declared fire season is underway.

Baby Nursery Crash

Posted Tuesday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Pleasant Valley, OR) -- An SUV crashed into a home in Pleasant Valley Monday afternoon damaging a baby's nursery. The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office says the driver tried to pass a truck towing a trailer in a no passing zone when a car came from the other direction. The driver in the SUV side-swiped the truck, lost control, went down a hill and into the house. The mother had just removed the baby from the nursery. No one was hurt. The driver is expected to be charged with reckless driving and reckless endangering.

Assisted Living Sexual Abuse Arrest

Posted Tuesday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- An employee of an assisted living facility in Raleigh Hills was arrested over the weekend for allegedly sexually assaulting a female resident. Staff called police after learning of the accusation. A detective from the Violent Crimes Unit responded. Oscar Marquez-Alonso was arrested for two counts of sexual abuse in the first degree and sodomy. Marquez-Alonso could face additional charges.

BLM Fire Restrictions

Posted Tuesday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- The Bureau of Land Management is putting fire restrictions into effect on its lands in Oregon and Washington starting May 14th. To help reduce the risk of human caused fires, they are banning fireworks, exploding and metal targets, steel component ammunition, tracer or incendiary devices, and sky lanterns. They're concerned 2026 could rival the most extreme years on record for heat and dryness in the Pacific Northwest.

Missing Man Located Deceased

Posted Tuesday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Lowell, OR) -- A man who had been missing for more than a week near Lookout Reservoir, east of Lowell, has been found dead. The Lane County Sheriff's Office located Tyler Davis's car on May 6th near the reservoir and search and rescue teams had scoured the area. On Sunday, his body was found in extremely steep terrain. Investigators say there's no evidence of a crime. The investigation remains active.

Man Found Dead In Philomath House Fire

Posted Monday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Philomath, OR) -- An investigation is ongoing into a house fire that killed a 72-year-old man in Philomath. Firefighters responded to blaze on Main Street Friday morning. Crews found the man inside the burning home and pulled him out. He was immediately pronounced dead. Police are working to verify his cause of death. Officials say no one else was inside the home. It's not yet clear what led to the fire. The incident left Highway 20 shut down for about two and a half hours.

I-5 Rose Quarter Closure In September

Posted Monday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- ODOT is planning a project in September that will cause major delays on I-5 at the Rose Quarter. The southbound lanes will be closed around-the-clock starting September 11th for five weeks. Crews will work 24 hours a day to make critical repairs and improve safety over the two mile stretch of the freeway.

Marion County Starts Night Court

Posted Monday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Salem, OR) -- The television series Night Court was highly popular and Marion County is hoping its new night court will be as successful. It's not expected to have the comedy of the TV series, but it will offer opportunities for people who work during the day and police officers who work the night shift. Under the trial program this summer, night court will be entirely online during a limited number of times each month. The cases will be limited to certain traffic trials and petitions to the court.

Fitness Center Thieves

Posted Monday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Beaverton, OR) -- Beaverton Police are warning about a group of thieves that targets customers of fitness centers. While people are working out, they steal credit cards and go to nearby retail stores and buy big ticket items, including gold bars jewelry. In one case, they bought over 18-thousand-dollar's worth of gold bars from a Costco. They have been operating in at least five western states. They're described as Eastern European males. Anyone with information should contact Beaverton Police.

Sandy River Users Warned Of Change

Posted Monday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Troutdale, OR) -- The December storms caused the Sandy River to change its course. The Multnomah County Sheriff's office is warning that between Oxbow Regional Park and Dabney State Recreation Area, the change in the river's flow has caused fallen trees to clog the river. There's now an area of small rapids that could pull people floating the river into submerged trees, causing them to get stuck. Online satellite images haven't updated and don't show the change. Warning signs have been posted. River users should wear lifejackets, carry a whistle, and a light if you plan to be on the water near dawn or dusk.