Lightning Strike Sparks Commercial Building Fire

Posted Yesterday At 7:27am by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- A lightning strike is being blamed for a commercial building fire in north Portland. Firefighters responded late Wednesday night to Graphic Packaging International, Inc. Crews quickly extinguished the fire before it spread beyond the roof. No injuries were reported.

Alaska Airlines Adds Seasonal Route From Portland To Colorado

Posted Yesterday At 7:26am by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- Alaska Airlines is adding a new nonstop seasonal route from Portland to Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The twice-weekly service begins in February and runs through late March. The airline says the route is designed for winter travelers heading to the popular ski destination. Flights will operate on Thursdays and Saturdays.

Ten Mile Fire Prompts Level 3 Evacuations In Wasco And Jefferson Counties

Posted Yesterday At 7:26am by 24/7 News Source

(Wasco County, OR) - The Ten Mile Fire is prompting Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations in Wasco and Jefferson counties. Officials issued the highest evacuation level Thursday for areas near Highway 97 and Highway 293. Additional Level 2 and Level 1 evacuation notices remain in effect nearby. Authorities urge residents in evacuation zones to follow instructions and leave immediately if ordered.

Measles Exposure Reported At Beaverton Trampoline Park

Posted Yesterday At 7:25am by 24/7 News Source

(Beaverton, OR) - Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at a Beaverton trampoline park. The Oregon Health Authority says people at Sky Zone between noon and 3 p.m. on July 18th may have been exposed. Anyone who believes they were infected is urged to contact a healthcare provider. The announcement comes a day after another measles exposure was reported in nearby Vancouver.

Beaverton Man Sentenced In Home Invasion, Sexual Abuse Case

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

(Beaverton, OR) - A Beaverton man is expected to spend a decade behind bars in connection with a home invasion and sexual abuse case. Prosecutors say Christopher Rydman entered multiple unlocked homes in 2025 and climbed into bed with sleeping residents. He pleaded guilty to sexual abuse, burglary and other charges. A judge sentenced him to 10 years in prison this week.

Portland Participatory Budget Measure Heads To Ballot

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

(Portland, OR) - Portland voters will decide whether residents should help determine how part of the city's budget is spent. A citizen initiative received enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot. If approved, residents would decide how to spend 2-percent of the city's annual budget. Supporters with a group called "Your 2 Cents" estimate this would amount to more than 16-million dollars beginning in the 2028 to 2029 fiscal year.

Amaterra Buys Portland's RiverPlace Hotel For $11 Million

Posted Yesterday At 7:23am by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) - An Oregon hospitality company has purchased Portland's RiverPlace Hotel. Amaterra Hospitality Group announced this week it acquired the waterfront property for 11-million dollars. The company says it plans to revitalize the hotel while preserving its role as a destination for visitors and residents. CoralTree Hospitality will continue managing the property.

Grand Jury Clears Officers In Deadly Lincoln County Shooting

Posted Thursday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Lincoln City, OR) -- A grand jury finds two officers were justified in a deadly shooting involving a man they were trying to arrest. The Lincoln County District Attorney's Office says Oregon State Police Lieutenant Joey Pollard and Newport Police Officer Jerimiah Mangum were trying to arrest 50-year-old Daniel Noonan on June 17th. That's when Noonan allegedly fired at officers, who shot back. Noonan was later found with gunshot wounds and was taken to a hospital, where he died.

Pilot Injured After Plane Crashes Into Yale Lake

Posted Thursday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Clark County, OR) -- A 76-year-old pilot is injured after a small plane crashed into Yale Lake. The Clark County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened Wednesday morning after the plane experienced a mechanical failure. Officials say the pilot was able to get out of the aircraft before it sank and was rescued by nearby boaters. No one else was on board and the crash remains under investigation.

Portland Council Restores Some Jobs And Services After Budget Cuts

Posted Thursday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- Portland City Council is moving forward with a plan to restore about 30 jobs and services after budget cuts. The council voted Wednesday to bring back positions involving police support, fire rescue units, public access to precincts and other city services. The 10-to-two vote approved a supplemental budget that uses more than nine-million dollars in city funds. The decision came after debate on how to address staffing cuts for the upcoming fiscal year.

Multnomah County Offers Cooling Spaces As Temperatures Rise

Posted Thursday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Multnomah County, OR) -- Multnomah County is responding as temperatures approach triple digits. The county says more than 80 cooling spaces are available for people trying to escape the heat and smoky air. That includes the Bud Clark Commons cooling center in Old Town, which allows people to bring pets. TriMet is offering free rides to people traveling to cooling locations.

Portland Fire Sends Rescue Team To Help Fight Central Oregon Wildfire

Posted Thursday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- Portland Fire & Rescue is sending a specialized team to help firefighters battling a wildfire near Sisters. The department says its Rapid Extrication Module Support team will provide emergency medical and rescue support on the fireline. The four-person team is expected to be deployed for seven to 14 days. Officials say the team is trained in technical rescues and advanced emergency medical care for injured wildland firefighters.

Multnomah County Divided Over Funding For Moda Center Renovation

Posted Thursday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) - Multnomah County commissioners are divided over a proposed public funding package for a renovation of the Moda Center. Commissioners are set to vote Thursday on a plan that could dedicate up to 101.6-million dollars toward the project, which is part of a larger nearly 600-million dollar public investment package. Two commissioners are proposing changes that would reduce the county's contribution to 65-million dollars, while others are raising concerns about funding cuts and public services. The vote comes as county leaders negotiate with the Trail Blazers and the city of Portland over the arena renovation plan.

Thousands Deal With Power Outages During Heat Wave In Portland Area

Posted Thursday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) - Thousands of Portland General Electric customers are impacted by power outages as extreme heat hits western Oregon. PGE reported more than 83-hundred customers were affected by dozens of outages Wednesday afternoon. The cause of the outages is not known. Some outages affected areas near Washington Square Mall and the Goose Hollow neighborhood in northwest Portland.

Measles Exposure Reported At Salmon Creek Vancouver Clinic

Posted Thursday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) - Health officials are warning patients and staff about a possible measles exposure at a Vancouver clinic. Clark County Public Health says an unvaccinated child who had measles was at Salmon Creek Vancouver Clinic while contagious. Officials say the exposure happened July 17 between 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at the clinic on Northeast 139th Street. People who were exposed and are not vaccinated are being asked to avoid public places for three weeks and contact a health care provider if symptoms develop.

Man Facing Charges After Alleged Sexual Assault Of Teen In Portland Home

Posted Thursday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) - A man is facing charges after allegedly breaking into a southeast Portland home and sexually assaulting a teenager while she was asleep. Police say officers responded Wednesday morning after a family member interrupted the assault and called 911. Investigators say 26-year-old Antony Alfred was arrested shortly afterward- and a one-year-old child who was nearby was not hurt. Alfred is facing charges including sexual abuse, burglary and attempted rape.

Evacuations Ordered After Fire Near Albany

Posted Thursday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Albany, OR) - Evacuation orders are in place after a large fire west of Albany. The Linn County Sheriff's Office says crews responded to a fire between the Willamette River and the area near Riverside Drive and Walnut Drive Wednesday afternoon. A Level 2 "Be Set" evacuation order was issued for the area. Riverside Drive was closed between Walnut Drive and Orleans Road.

Air Quality Alert Issued for Portland

Posted Wednesday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- It may not be news for anyone who has been outside lately but an air quality alert has been issued for the Portland area until tonight at eight o-clock. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality advisory for several Oregon counties due to the smoke from wildfires that are burning across the state. Experts say the worst of the air quality remains east of the Cascades.

Crash in Portland Paint Store Under Investigation

Posted Wednesday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- Police have one person in custody in connection with a car that crashed into a paint store in southeast Portland yesterday. The accident happened just before five o-clock when police responded to a report of a car that crashed into the Sherwin-Williams Paint Store on Southeast Division Street in the Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood. The suspect driver fled the scene and was captured later. Several people inside the store were injured but are expected to recover.

Wyden Calls Canada Tariffs "Shakedown"

Posted Wednesday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Washington, DC) -- Oregon Senator Ron Wyden, the ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, says President Trump's 50 percent tariffs on 20-billion-dollars' worth of imports from Canada is a "shakedown." Trump issued the tariffs under Section 338 of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930. It's a provision that has never been used by a President. Wyden says it'll cause price increases for Americans, who pay the tariffs. Wyden says he'll introduce a bill soon to restrict the President's tariff authority and return it to Congress.

Oregon Has Highest Rate of 18-Year-Olds Registering to Vote

Posted Wednesday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Undated) -- A new study says Oregon has the highest rate of 18-year-olds who are registering to vote. The study comes from the Civics Center, which says the rate of 18-year-olds who register in Oregon stands at 86 percent. The lowest rate in the nation is found in Pennsylvania, where only 22 percent of 18-year-olds are registered to vote.

Multnomah CO Commissioners Propose Reducing County's Share of Moda Center Renovation

Posted Wednesday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- Two members of the Multnomah County Commission are proposing reducing the county's share of the renovations to the Moda Center. They say they can't support such financing knowing that reciprocal cuts would have to be made to critical services. County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson has recommended committing 100-million dollars to the project -- an amount the two commissioners want to cut by 35-million. Commissioners Julia Brim-Edwards and Meghan Moyer plan to introduce an amendment ahead of tomorrow's expected vote on the renovation plan.

Boy Drowns in Blue Lake Regional Park

Posted Wednesday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Fairview, OR) -- Officials with the Gresham Fire Department say a 15-year-old boy drowned while swimming in Blue Lake Regional Park last night. Rescue crews responded to calls from the park that the boy had gone missing a little before six o-clock. One of Gresham Fire rescue swimmers located the boy about 75 feet from shore. Lifesaving efforts were not successful.

Hillsdale Library to Close for Renovations

Posted Wednesday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- The Hillsdale Library will close for the fall for renovations and upgrades. The library announced this week it will close beginning in August. Renovations will include new lighting, a new HVAC system and a new roof. Patrons will be able to pick up their holds at other library locations.

Longtime Owner of Portland Grocery Store Dies

Posted Wednesday Morning by 24/7 News Source

(Portland, OR) -- The longtime owner of a popular Portland grocery store -- Vince Torchia of the Sheridan Fruit Company -- has died. The company announced his passing last night online. Torchia was 90 when he died July 11th. The store closed in February after serving the Portland community for 110 years. He and his wife Carol, who died two years ago, worked for more than 60 years building the store into an integral part of Portland.