Oregon Legislature Boosts Wildfire Funding by $271M Amid Escalating Fires

As wildfires rage across Oregon, lawmakers have approved $271 million in new funding for prevention and response efforts. House Bill 3940 establishes the state's first permanent wildfire mitigation fund, drawing from nicotine taxes and rainy day interest. This builds on prior investments to shield communities from climate-driven blazes.

May 4

Portland Police Nab Suspect in Eastside Convenience Store Robbery Spree

A 28-year-old man terrorized East Portland convenience stores with armed robberies until Portland Police tracked him down in a high-speed chase. The arrest ends a wave of brazen gunpoint heists in neighborhoods like Centennial and Powellhurst-Gilbert. Residents breathe easier as authorities link him to multiple felonies.

May 4

Portland Police Nab 28-Year-Old in Downtown Convenience Store Robbery Spree

May 4

Portland Police Nab Vandal in Eastside Home Invasion Spree

May 4