Sha’Carri Richardson will race Tokyo Olympic medalists at Prefontaine Classic

American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson will race next weekend against the three Jamaican women who won medals in the women’s 100-meter run at this year’s Tokyo Olympics.

Oregon school custodian accused of planning 'mass casualty event,' police say

Kristopher Clay, a former custodian at an Oregon high school, is accused of making “significant steps to carry out a mass casualty event,” police said.

Bipedal robot becomes 1st ever to run 5K, university says

A robot named Cassie became the first machine of its kind to run a 5K footrace — and she did it in one charge.

1 killed, at least 6 others hurt in Portland shooting near food truck pod

An 18-year-old woman was killed and at least six others were hurt overnight in downtown Portland when someone started shooting into a crowd of people near a food truck pod.

Bootleg Fire larger than NYC, needs 'Mother Nature’s help' to be stopped

The largest wildfire burning in the country isn’t expected to be fully contained unless a “season-ending weather event,” such as significant rain or snow, lends a helping hand.

Bootleg fire: Dangerous 'fire clouds' form over Oregon

Smoke and heat from the massive wildfire in southeastern Oregon are creating so-called fire clouds over the blaze.

Erratic Bootleg Fire in Oregon expands, destroys dozens of homes

A wildfire in southeastern Oregon is spreading miles each day as firefighters struggle to control the raging inferno.

Bootleg Fire: Smoke from Oregon blaze seen from space in satellite video

The Bootleg Fire incinerating part of southern Oregon is the largest wildfire currently burning the U.S., spreading across more than 200,000 acres.

Sheep cool down inside Oregon apartment amid heat wave

One Oregon farmer brought her sheep inside her apartment to help them escape the excessive heat that scorched the Pacific Northwest on June 27.

‘Have an ice day’: Otters chill out at Oregon Zoo

The river otter residents of the Oregon Zoo were seen rolling around and chowing down in a tub of ice.

Oregon woman found dead at Arizona campsite; suspect jailed

Authorities said Melisa Rose Wheeler was found dead at the campsite. Details about how she died weren’t immediately released.

Oregon: CDC investigating death of woman who developed rare blood clot after J&J vaccine

Oregon health officials said Thursday that federal officials are investigating the death of a woman in her 50s who developed a rare blood clot and low platelets within two weeks of receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine against COVID-19.

Riot declared in Portland when protesters smash windows, set fires after police kill man

Portland has been the site of frequent protests, many involving violent clashes between officers and demonstrators. The latest comes after police shot and killed a man Friday.

Portland man reunited with dog that was adopted out while he was in Auburn hospital

A Portland man has been reunited with his dog after a planned visit to a national park went awry and left him in the hospital and without his canine companion.