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July 17, 2026
Woman burned in Southeast Portland house fire, three people displaced
July 15, 2026: Portland firefighters responded before 7 a.m. Wednesday to a house fire in Southeast Portland that left a woman with burns and displaced at least three people, according to the Portland Fire Bureau.
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July 17, 2026
Two hospitalized after Southeast Portland house fire, one with leg burns
July 15, 2026: Portland Fire battled a house fire early Wednesday in the 7600 block of Southeast 65th Avenue. Two people were taken to a hospital, including one woman with burns to her legs, and investigators are still working to determine the cause.
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July 17, 2026
Three killed in wrong-way crash on SR 503 in Clark County
July 15, 2026: A July 5 head-on crash on state Route 503 left three people dead and one injured, according to the Washington State Patrol. The crash remains under investigation, and the medical examiner listed the cause and manner of death as pending.
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July 17, 2026
Body of missing Washington County runner found near Mount St. Helens GPS point
July 15, 2026: Authorities said they found the body of 37-year-old Ben Andersen near his last recorded GPS location in the Mount St. Helens area. His Chevy Equinox was found at the bottom of a ravine, and no other details have been released.
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July 17, 2026
13-year-old seriously hurt in North Portland shooting, police say
July 16, 2026: Portland police are investigating a Wednesday night shooting near North Burr Avenue and Smith Street that left a 13-year-old boy seriously injured. Officers found the boy on a sidewalk and took him to a hospital; no arrest had been reported by 10 p.m.
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July 17, 2026
Woman hospitalized after shooting inside Southeast Portland home near Mt. Tabor
July 16, 2026: Police say a woman was seriously injured in a shooting Wednesday night inside a Southeast Portland home, and emergency personnel said her initial prognosis was favorable. A man was detained at the scene while detectives investigated.
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July 17, 2026
Portland vigil honors men who died in separate ICE encounters
July 16, 2026: Dozens gathered at Gateway Discovery Park in Northeast Portland to remember Lorenzo Araujo and Johan Guerrero. Organizers called for more transparency, public identification of the agents involved, and further investigation into the deaths.
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July 17, 2026
Estacada firefighters raise funds for Micah Koch after fireworks injury
July 17, 2026: Estacada residents gathered for a fundraiser for firefighter Micah Koch, who was seriously injured during a Fourth of July fireworks display and remains under medical care in Portland. Fire officials say he faces a long recovery after surgery.
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July 15, 2026
Motorcyclist killed in crash; Northeast Airport Way shut for hours
July 15, 2026: A motorcyclist was killed Tuesday night in a single-vehicle crash in Portland’s Argay Terrace neighborhood.
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July 14, 2026
DHS reportedly orders ICE to stop vehicle enforcement stops after two fatal shootings
July 14, 2026: The Department of Homeland Security reportedly told ICE officers to end vehicle-related enforcement stops after two men were killed during recent encounters. The agency has not publicly confirmed the order, and lawmakers are pressing for answers.
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July 14, 2026
Oregon semiconductor coalition wins $15 million in federal funding
July 14, 2026: A statewide coalition led by Oregon State University received $15 million from the National Science Foundation to support semiconductor work in Oregon. The group could receive up to $160 million over 10 years if it meets program goals.
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July 14, 2026
Motorcycle crash closes lanes on southbound Highway 217 near Tigard
A motorcycle crash on southbound Highway 217 near Tigard shut down most lanes on July 14, 2026. Emergency crews responded after the motorcycle was reported trapped under another vehicle, and officials had not reported injuries at the time of the initial update.
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July 14, 2026
Motorcycle and SUV crash near NE 24th and Burnside leaves one person dead
Portland police responded to a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV near NE 24th Ave and Burnside St on July 14, 2026. Streets in the area were closed while crews responded.
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July 14, 2026
Pedestrian killed in crash on Southeast Stark Street in Portland
Portland police reported that a pedestrian was struck and killed near Southeast Stark Street and 138th Avenue around 1:42 a.m. on July 12. The location and timing may matter for witness accounts, scene evidence, and insurance review.
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July 14, 2026
Fatal shooting reported north of Bend
Central Oregon Daily reported a fatal shooting north of Bend on July 11, 2026. The available source gives no additional details about the victim, suspect, or circumstances.
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July 14, 2026
Emergency beacon helps rescuers find injured motorcyclist near Sisters
An injured motorcyclist was stranded near Sisters on July 11, 2026, before an emergency beacon helped rescuers locate the rider, according to Central Oregon Daily. The report gives few details about the crash or the rider’s condition.
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July 14, 2026
Portland crashes leave one motorcyclist dead and one pedestrian critically injured
July 14, 2026: Portland police said two separate crashes minutes apart on Monday left one person dead and another in critical condition. The first involved a car and a motorcyclist near East Burnside Street and Northeast 24th Avenue.
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July 14, 2026
Motorcyclist dies in East Burnside crash in Portland
July 14, 2026: Portland police say a motorcycle crash on East Burnside Street turned deadly late Monday night. Part of the road stayed closed while the Major Crash Team investigated, and police asked witnesses to contact them with case number 26-203575.
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July 14, 2026
Portland bicyclist critically injured in crash; police say driver left the scene
July 11, 2026: A bicyclist was critically hurt in Portland after a crash with a Toyota Avalon, according to police. Investigators said the driver left before officers arrived, and the case remains open.
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July 14, 2026
Family sues over death of Oregon State Hospital patient, alleging neglect and abuse
July 13, 2026: A patient’s sister and legal guardian has filed suit after his death at Oregon State Hospital, according to OregonLive. The case names the state, doctors, and other hospital employees and alleges neglect and abuse caused his death.
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July 14, 2026
Beaverton police identify man shot after marijuana shop robbery
July 11, 2026: Police identified the man shot and killed after a robbery at a Beaverton marijuana shop as 25-year-old Bryson Hays. No customers or employees were injured, and three officers involved in the shooting are on administrative leave.
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July 14, 2026
One dead after fire at empty Gresham commercial building
July 12, 2026: A Sunday morning fire in the 2000 block of Northwest Division Street killed one person and damaged much of an empty commercial building, according to Gresham Fire. Investigators have not said whether the person was inside or outside the structure when the fire started.
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July 14, 2026
Swimmer dies after distress call at Rooster Rock State Park on Columbia River
July 13, 2026: A swimmer died Sunday after going under near Sand Island at Rooster Rock State Park, according to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies and several fire departments searched the Columbia River for hours before a dive team found the person’s body.
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July 14, 2026
Driver crash into power pole sparks East Evans Creek Fire near Shady Cove
July 13, 2026: A fire that started Friday afternoon after a driver hit a power pole outside Shady Cove has grown to more than 3,600 acres. Some Level 3 evacuation orders remain in place, with shelter available in Gold Hill for people and domestic pets.
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