(Vancouver, WA) -- An active-duty U.S. military member is facing child rape and trafficking charges following an incident in a Vancouver hotel room. Vancouver police arrested 20-year-old Andrew Guerrero late last month after he allegedly had sex with juvenile girls in his hotel room. Police say Guerrero was working in Portland and staying at a hotel in Vancouver. A month before arriving, Police say he met the 13- and 16-year-old girls on social media a month before arriving. He then allegedly gave them alcohol and exploited them for sex, all while recording the incidents on social media. Guerrero is charged with six counts of Rape of a Child and Trafficking.

(Salem, OR) -- Salem Police say a man with a court order to stay away from a woman shot himself outside of her apartment on Tuesday. The woman called police to report the man was in a car outside of her apartment. He was known to carry a gun. As police approached the car they heard a gunshot. The man was transported to Salem Hospital where he died.

(Portland, OR) -- One person was killed and another person was hospitalized in a violent crash Tuesday morning in Northeast Portland. It happened on Northeast Lombard near 72nd Avenue. Investigators say an Infinity G35 was traveling westbound on Lombard at a high rate of speed and missed a turn, rolling and hitting a metal light pole. A passenger was killed. The driver was hospitalized with several injuries. Criminal charges are pending. Excessive speed and alcohol are factors in the crash.

(Vancouver, WA) -- The federal government is allowing the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project to move forward. The Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration issued an Amended Record of Decision. It follows completion of the federal environmental review. The approval clears the way for Washington and Oregon to start identifying a contractor and securing permits to build the new I-5 Interstate bridge.

(Salem, OR) -- Authorities are warning residents about a fraud ring that's targeting people with offers of real-life insurance policies. The victim receives a telemarketing call to get basic personal information. That's forwarded to a real insurance agent who's working with the ring. They call to complete the application, which is made without the victim's consent or knowledge. They often submit applications for multiple policies. The agent gets a commission before the policy is issued. The fraud is discovered when a bill for the first premium arrives. The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation recommends not giving information to anyone you don't know.

(Portland, OR) -- The former owner of a North Portland convenience store has been sentenced for selling illegal drugs. The Stop N Go Mini Mart is located near Dawson Park. Donald Sharma owned the store and when police searched the business they found cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and fentanyl pills. They also found digital scales that had drug residue on them, baggies, razor blades and other items used to sell drugs. Sharma pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 13-months in prison.

(Oregon City, OR) -- A former Gladstone police officer has been sentenced a second time for the 2011 murder of his wife. Lynn Benton was originally sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Debbie Higbee in her Gladstone beauty salon. The Oregon Supreme Court overturned the murder conviction. In May, Benton pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of First-Degree Manslaughter. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison. He's served 15 years since the original conviction.

(Salem, OR) -- While Oregon's most popular campgrounds are full for the Fourth of July weekend, there are plenty of quieter campgrounds still available for tent campers. The Oregon Department of Forestry has several developed recreation sites. Morrison Eddy Campground is located along the Nehalem River. While's a horse camp, there are tent sites available. Other horse camps include Northrup Creek, Santiam, and Reehers Camp in the Tillamook State Forest.

(Portland, OR) -- A man is facing five decades behind bars for raping a child over the course of several years. A Multnomah County judge sentenced Elder Gutierrez-Zuniga to 50 years in prison yesterday. Last year, a young teenager told an adult she had been sexually abused since she was around six years old and that it had continued until she was a young teenager. Text messages backed up her story to police. Three of the rape charges and six sodomy charges against Gutierrez-Zuniga qualified for Jessica's Law sentencing standards.

(Linn County, OR) -- Police are releasing the identity of a man who died while swimming at the base of Tamolitch Falls, also know as the Blue Pool. Authorities say 21-year-old Kenny Truong of Kansas was killed in the accident Friday. Witnesses say the Wichita State University student jumped into the water and struggled to swim. People tried to help him reach shore, but they were unsuccessful. The Linn County Sheriff's Office says while Blue Pool is beautiful, the water temperature is 37 degrees and can cause immediate shock. Cell coverage is weak in the area and it can take hours to reach a hospital.

(Benton County, OR) -- Authorities say a bat found in Benton County that may have been in contact with domestic animals has tested positive for rabies. It's the first time this year that a rabid bat has been found in the county. It's common for bats to carry rabies, which is why it's important to avoid contact with them. If a bat is on the ground, or acting strange, don't touch it.

(Salem, OR) -- Oregon and 18 states have won a lawsuit against the Trump Administration over cuts to federal housing funds worth three-billion-dollars. U.S. Housing and Urban Development issued illegal conditions on Continuum of Care grants. A federal judge issued a partial summary judgement, ruling that the funding restrictions are unlawful and can't be implemented. The federal government can appeal.

(Salem, OR) -- Local leaders are reacting to yesterday's U.S. Supreme Court decision denying President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued a statement saying birthright citizenship is a constitutional promise and it's a win for every child born on American soil. Governor Tina Kotek issued a statement saying the high court upheld the 14th Amendment. Republican gubernatorial candidate State Senator Christine Drazan did not comment on the citizenship ruling, but applauded the Supreme Court's decision allowing states to impose bans on transgender athletes competing in girls and women's sports, calling it a victory for fairness.

(Portland, OR) -- The 11-year remodeling project at Portland International Airport is complete. The more than two-billion-dollar project included seismic resilience, better passenger flow and a reduced carbon footprint. The nine-acre roof is made from mass timber that came from forests within 300 miles of the airport. There are more than 70 live trees and 75-hundred plants inside of the building. A total of 27 local retailers are available for travelers.

(Portland, OR) -- Gas prices in Oregon are falling, but they're still higher than this time last year. Triple-A reports the national average is down eight cents to $3.85 a gallon and Oregon's average is down 15 cents at $4.68. That's still 65 cents more a gallon that it was during last year's Fourth of July week. The fragile agreement between the U.S. and Iran while negotiations continue on an agreement to end the war is allowing oil prices to decline.

(Hillsboro, OR) -- A bait bike is leading to several arrests in Washington County. The Sheriff's Office put a GPS tracker in the bike. They place it in neighborhoods around Aloha, allowing it to get stolen. The GPS leads them to the suspects and they make arrests. The operation has led to nearly three-dozen arrests since April, including suspects wanted for outstanding warrants and drug possession.

(Salem, OR) -- Anyone with online business to do with the Oregon DMV is being urged to get it done before tomorrow afternoon. The DMV2U website and self-serve Express Kiosks will be offline over the holiday weekend for a system upgrade. DMV2U goes offline at 4 p.m. Thursday and the kiosks will stop working at 8 p.m. DMV offices will be closed on Friday for the holiday. All services are expected to return to normal Monday morning, July 6th.