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Oregon injury news and safety updates
Current updates with practical context for crash victims, injured pedestrians and cyclists, families, and Oregon communities. Page 2 of the archive.
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July 27, 2026
Lightning sparks warehouse fire on North Marine Drive, no injuries reported
July 23, 2026: Portland Fire & Rescue says a lightning strike caused a small warehouse fire late Wednesday in North Portland. Crews contained it to the roof and ceiling area, and no injuries were reported.
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July 27, 2026
Portland family wins $717,323 after city denied tree-removal permit before ice storm
July 24, 2026: A Portland jury awarded a family $717,323 after finding the city wrongly denied permission to remove a Douglas fir that later fell on their Southwest Portland home during the January 2024 ice storm. The tree landed just feet from the family’s 6-year-old daughter.
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July 27, 2026
NTSB investigates Kenmore Air seaplane crash near Sucia Island after 11 survive
July 24, 2026: The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a Kenmore Air floatplane crash near Sucia Island that sent injured passengers to hospitals and left the aircraft to be recovered for examination. Kenmore Air said it will resume flights Saturday after canceling Friday service.
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July 27, 2026
Two motorcyclists critically injured in Northwest Portland crash
July 25, 2026: Portland police say two riders were critically injured late Friday after a crash involving two motorcycles at Northwest St. Helens Road and Northwest Front Avenue. Investigators closed part of St. Helens Road while the Major Crash Team examined the scene.
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July 27, 2026
Washington County deputies accuse driver in Friday bicycle hit-and-run
July 26, 2026: Deputies say an 81-year-old Rock Creek woman struck a 74-year-old bicyclist near Northwest Union Road and Neakahnie Avenue and left the scene. The sheriff’s office says investigators found the driver on Saturday and accused her of failing to perform a driver’s duties to an injured person.
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July 27, 2026
Two motorcyclists critically hurt in Northwest Portland crash
July 25, 2026: Portland police say two motorcycle riders were critically injured late Friday at Northwest St. Helens Road and Northwest Front Avenue. One rider had life-threatening injuries, and the Major Crash Team is investigating.
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July 27, 2026
Drunk driver arrested after minivan crashes into Washington County apartment building
July 26, 2026: Washington County deputies arrested a driver after a minivan hit an apartment building on July 26. Authorities said a 12-year-old girl inside the apartment was not hurt, and they did not release the driver’s name or possible charges.
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July 27, 2026
Portland hawk injured in window strike at McDaniel High School
July 27, 2026: A red-tailed hawk known as Chocolate was injured in a bird-window collision at McDaniel High School in Northeast Portland, according to OregonLive. Bird advocates say the campus has become a repeated danger spot for wildlife.
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July 27, 2026
Man jailed after shots fired near Hood River County wedding party
July 27, 2026: Hood River County sheriff’s officials say a deputy was interviewing a reporting party near a wedding venue when someone fired multiple shots from across the road. No one was hit, and police later arrested a 29-year-old man.
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July 27, 2026
79-year-old bicyclist killed in Woodburn crash on Highway 99E
July 27, 2026: Oregon State Police are investigating a fatal vehicle-bicycle crash in Woodburn that killed a 79-year-old man Friday on Highway 99E near Cleveland Street. The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated, police said.
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July 27, 2026
18-year-old hiker rescued after leg injury near Broken Top in Deschutes County
July 27, 2026: Deschutes County search and rescue crews helped an 18-year-old hiker after he injured his leg while descending Broken Top near the Green Lakes area. Officials said poor cell service limited the initial 911 text exchange.
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July 27, 2026
Oregon prison inmate who killed six in 1977 dies in custody at Snake River prison
July 28, 2026: Dewitt C. Henry died on July 25 at Snake River Correctional Institution in Ontario, according to the Oregon Department of Corrections. The agency said the state medical examiner will determine the cause of death and Oregon State Police have been notified.
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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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