Teen cancer survivor says disease ‘unlocked’ his inner artist

Wesley Culver, 17, says he credits his unfortunate medical ordeal in helping him find new talent — one that helps bring joy to other people, too

Top 10 Texas Most Wanted Fugitive arrested in Oregon after absconding

A top 10 Texas Most Wanted Fugitive has been arrested in Oregon with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force.

‘The Sports Bra’: Bar showing only women’s sports opens

One bar owner is deciding to take on the male-dominated sports world by opening a bar that only shows women’s sports.

11-year-old gets award for saving 'grateful' mom’s life

"I would like to say I was surprised by that, but not really," the girl's mom said. "She is incredibly intelligent, kind, and she has a big heart. It’s not the first time she’s helped somebody."

Lawsuit: Man finds semen in Red Robin salad after alleging racism

A Black man claimed a Red Robin restaurant employee put semen in his salad in retaliation for alleging racism at the restaurant.

Oregon man cashes in forgotten lottery ticket, wins $8.9M

Wilbur Brown of Oregon purchased his winning multi-drawing lottery ticket on Christmas Eve in 2021 and forgot about it until February 2022. That’s when he found out he won the $8.9 million jackpot.

Ex-prison nurse charged with sexually assaulting female inmates

Tony Daniel Klein, 37, is charged with several counts involving sexual assault at Creek Correctional Facility, Oregon’s only women’s prison.

High school launches ‘calm room’ to help students’ mental health

Rather than sending students home for headaches and other ailments, the school gave stressed students a 20-to-30-minute break, and they were able to return to class.

Police say woman gave birth on sidewalk and walked away

An Oregon woman gave birth to a baby girl on a sidewalk and then walked away and left the child, authorities said Thursday.

Portland shooting at Normandale Park kills 1, hurts 5

The shooting reportedly happened at the same time as a planned march for Amir Locke, a Black man who was shot dead by police earlier this month in Minneapolis.

Oregon St. implodes part of football stadium

Oregon State brought down part of its football stadium Friday, making room for its stadium renovation project.

Oregon hospital reports rare, fungal outbreak

The Oregon Health Authority said Tuesday that two patients at Salem Health contracted a dangerous fungal infection during their hospital stays in an "outbreak" of a type of yeast rare to the United States.

Earthquake swarm: More than 40 quakes reported off Oregon coast in 24 hours

More than 40 earthquakes were recorded in 24 hours off the Oregon coast, but experts say that the cluster of quakes is not cause for alarm.

Armed carjacking suspect shot and killed by Portland police

Authorities say an armed suspect was shot and killed on Interstate 5 on Monday by police in Portland, Oregon, following multiple carjackings.