Pilot Killed In Ultralight Plane Crash

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

(Newberg, OR) -- The pilot of an ultralight plane was killed in a crash Monday afternoon near the Chehalem Airpark in Newberg. Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue says the pilot was unconscious when they arrived and died the at the scene. The NTSB will investigate the cause of the crash.

Missing Woman Found Dead

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

(Baker City, OR) -- The search for a 75-year-old woman who went missing during a camping trip near Baker City has ended in tragedy. Police say Rita Demarinis of North Plains was found dead on Sunday. Demarinis was camping at Two Color Campground in the Wallowa Mountains with her husband and daughter last Thursday when she went for a walk with two dogs, who later returned without her. Searchers found her body two-tenths of a mile from the campground. There was no evidence of foul play.

E-Bike Rider Injured In Crash

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

(Fairview, OR) -- An investigation is ongoing in Fairview after a vehicle crashed into an e-bike rider. It happened Sunday night on Glisan Street at Northeast 223rd Avenue. Initial reports indicate the e-bike rider ran a red light and was hit in an intersection. The rider suffered significant head trauma and was hospitalized in critical, but stable condition. No arrests or citations have been issued.

Portland Ranks 33rd Among Nation's Biggest Hotspots For Rats, Mice

Posted Yesterday At 7:43am by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- Portland remains one of the nation's biggest hotspots for rats and mice. That's according to a new report from pest control Terminix, which ranks Portland 33rd on its list of the top 50 cities with the most rodent problems. Terminix says large populations, food waste and plenty of places for rodents to hide all contribute to the problem. The ranking is based on where the company received the most rodent-control service calls in 2025. Health officials warn rats and mice can spread disease and encourage residents to keep food sealed, secure trash containers and close off entry points to their homes.

MAX Train Fire

Posted Yesterday At 7:42am by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- A MAX train caught fire Monday afternoon at the Tacoma/Johnson Creek Station. Everyone evacuated the train. The fire was burning on the roof. Firefighters couldn't use water on the fire until power was turned off to the overhead wire. One person was treated for smoke inhalation. An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.

Driver Cited For Hitting Child Near Stopped School Bus

Posted Yesterday At 7:42am by 24/7 News Source

(Battle Ground, WA) -- A child is recovering from minor injuries in Southwest Washington after being hit by a car while boarding a school bus. It happened yesterday morning in Battle Ground. The Clark County Sheriff's Office says a school bus had stopped to pick up an elementary school student. As the student began crossing the road, a sedan coming the opposite direction slowed, but didn't stop, hitting the child, who suffered minor injuries. The driver stopped and cooperated with the investigation. The driver was cited for passing a stopped school bus.

Gresham Bar Shooting

Posted Monday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Gresham, OR) -- Gresham Police are investigating a fatal shooting at a bar Saturday night. The bar is located near East Burnside and Fairview Drive. One victim was found dead; the other two went to a hospital. Police say there's no ongoing threat to the community. The East County Major Crimes Team is leading the investigation.

Oregon Sues Federal Government Over Unemployment Cuts

Posted Monday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Salem, OR) -- Oregon is joining 13 states in a lawsuit against the federal government over cuts to the unemployment program. Congress approved 45-million-dollars in grants following the pandemic to bring state unemployment programs up-to-date. Many states, including Oregon, were working with extremely old computer programs. The Trump Administration withdrew the grants. The lawsuit claims the government broke the terms of the grant agreements.

PBOT Considers Event Parking Rate Increase In Elliot Neighborhood

Posted Monday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- The Portland Bureau of Transportation is considering a parking rate increase in the Elliot neighborhood during large events at the Rose Quarter. The cost to park on streets would go up from five-dollars 40-cents an hour to eight dollars an hour. Residents say during large events at the Rose Quarter, they can't leave their homes, because there would be nowhere to park when they return. A Portland City Council committee will consider the proposal this week.

Horse Infection Increasing

Posted Monday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Salem, OR) -- There's an increase in three different types of diseases in horses caused by bacterial infection called Pigeon Fever. The Oregon Department of Agriculture says it can infect other animal species and, in rare cases, humans. ODA says the best prevention is from fly control methods around barns. Also, avoid sharing animal equipment before it's disinfected. Infected animals should be isolated. Suspected cases of Pigeon Fever must be reported to the ODA.

Victims Sought In Child Sex Abuse Investigation

Posted Monday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Hillsboro, OR) -- Police are searching for additional victims in a child sex abuse case out of Washington County. The sheriff's office says 30-year-old Jason Lara-Vazquez has been indicted for rape, sodomy, and sex abuse of a juvenile girl. He met the victim posing as a teenager on social media. He was caught at home in bed with the victim. Lara-Vazquez was arrested in Vancouver last month and extradited to Washington County on Thursday. Detectives are concerned there might be additional victims and they're asking them to contact the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

Four Arrested In Vancouver Kidnapping

Posted Friday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Vancouver, WA) -- Police in Southwest Washington say they've arrested four men in connection with a kidnapping in Vancouver. A woman called 9-1-1 Wednesday to report her husband had been kidnapped in Portland by four men in a black Suburban. They asked if he wanted to make some money by cashing a check for them. He agreed, but after getting into the vehicle, he was worried about his safety and asked to get out. They wouldn't let him leave and drove to Vancouver. He told his wife where he was and police pulled the vehicle over. The victim was located walking a short distance away. The four suspects are charged with second-degree kidnapping.

Milwaukie Sex Trafficking

Posted Friday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Milwaukie, OR) -- Milwaukie Police cited six people during a five-hour sex trafficking mission this week. Undercover officers used dating apps posing as people offering sex for money. When suspects arrived at the location, they were arrested. One suspect was also charged with cocaine possession. The six suspects were charged with Commercial Sexual Solicitation.

West Linn Waterfront Funding

Posted Friday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(West Linn, OR) -- The City of West Linn has received 392-thousand-dollars from Metro to help design its Willamette River waterfront. Last year, the city adopted a long-term vision for the 275-acres. It includes housing, economic development, access to the river, and preservation of natural areas and cultural heritage. The first phase will focus on the Historic City Hall District. The money will help fund zoning, development code, feasibility analyses, and other planning costs.

OR Workers 29th Among States Most Likely To Hold Side Hustles

Posted Friday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- Oregon ranks around the middle of the pack for the number of residents juggling multiple jobs. According to a SmartAsset study released Thursday, five-point-three-percent of full-time workers in Oregon are "side-hustling." That puts Oregon in 29th in the nation for the number of people working a second job. Kansas has the highest share of full-time workers holding multiple jobs at eight-point-eight-percent. Washington state had the lowest share at three-percent.

Portland Murder Conviction

Posted Friday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- A Multnomah County jury has found Deming Oakleaf guilty in the murder of Roman Shulishov. In 2025, Shulishov was shot and killed near his Fairview home by someone in a car with no license plates. Detectives tracked the vehicle to a nearby store and arrested the driver, Deming Oakleaf. He will be sentenced at the end of the month.

Amber Alert Child Found Safe

Posted Friday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Beaverton, OR) -- A three-year-old boy who was the subject of an Amber Alert from Beaverton this week has been found safe. The non-custodial mother of Joshua Ovalles allegedly took the boy after a judge granted temporary custody to his father. The court had determined Mari Martinez was a threat to Joshua. Martinez dropped Joshua off at a Lake Oswego home of a trusted individual. She was later located by police and arrested. Joshua was returned to his father. Martinez is charged with Custodial Interference and Kidnapping.

Oregon Recovers Nearly $33 Million For Consumers

Posted Friday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Salem, OR) -- The State of Oregon is picking up where the federal government has stopped protecting consumers. President Trump unsuccessfully tried to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation stepped up and took over investigations. They helped Oregonians with claims involving insurance, mortgages, banking products, student loans, securities and other financial services. Since 2023, they've collected nearly 33-million-dollars that was owed to consumers.

Amazon Delivery Contractor Announces Closure

Posted Friday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Medford, OR) -- A company that contracts with Amazon to deliver packages in southern Oregon is closing. Rainforest Routes LLC has notified the State of Oregon it is closing its Medford delivery facility on December 7th. 170 workers will lose their jobs. The company also has an operation in Tualatin.

Commercial Fire In Hemp Growing Operation

Posted About A Week Ago by 24/7 News Source

(Cornelius, OR) -- A commercial building used to process hemp was heavily damaged by fire Wednesday morning in a rural area south of Cornelius. There were no fire hydrants, so water had to be hauled by in tanker. The roof collapsed, forcing firefighters to work from the outside. No injuries were reported. Fire damage was limited to one part of the building with three other areas only having smoke and water damage. The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.

Oregon Tobacco Use Declines

Posted About A Week Ago by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- Tobacco use in Oregon is down, but e-cigarette use is up among adults. A state report found youth and adult cigarette smoking declined in 2024, along with cigarette sales. Youth e-cigarette use declined, but more adult smokers switched to e-cigarettes. The changes might be due to Oregon increasing the age to buy nicotine and tobacco products to 21, increased tobacco taxes and Tobacco Retail Licensing requirements.

Alaska Airlines Adds Fallen Soldier Cart At PDX

Posted About A Week Ago by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- Alaska Airlines Maintenance and Engineering employees have built a Fallen Soldier Cart for use at Portland International Airport. It will be used to transport the remains of fallen service members to and from aircraft. The interior has a rendering of the State of Oregon with the state seal and a plaque with the Portland skyline. The exterior is blue with the PDX airport code and American Flag curtains. Emblems representing all six branches of the Armed Forces are on the back of the car. This is the second cart stationed at the airport.

Illegal Guns Seized

Posted About A Week Ago by 24/7 News Source

(Salem, OR) -- A Salem man has been arrested on firearms charges. Salem Police SWAT served a search warrant at 22-year-old Parker Burzio's residence. They recovered three handguns, multiple firearm parts and accessories. He's charged with unlawful possession of guns, including a short-barreled rifle, and a rapid-fire activator.

Sex Trafficking Charges Against 26 Men

Posted About A Week Ago by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- Twenty-six additional men have been indicted in connection with a lengthy sex trafficking investigation in Portland. Previously, six men were convicted of sexually abusing the same girl between the ages of 13 and 17. So far, 18 men have been charged. Warrants remain for six men who haven't been located. Two sex traffickers were also convicted. More indictments are possible.

Police Seek Suspect In Fatal Hit And Run

Posted About A Week Ago by 24/7 News Source

(Hillsboro, OR) -- Hillsboro Police are trying to identify the suspect in a fatal hit and run that happened on September 19th. Officers were called to Southeast T-V Highway and Cypress Street around 11:30 p.m. where a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle. The person died at the scene. Police obtained surveillance video of two vehicles. A white sedan is seen passing the pedestrian. At the same time, a silver pickup turns onto T-V Highway and appears to stop for a few moments before leaving. Detectives believe both drivers may have information about what happened. Photos of the two vehicles were released in hopes of identifying the drivers.