Oregon man charged after 'chasing pedestrians' with stolen forklift, police say
The driver was charged with first-degree theft and unauthorized use of a vehicle.
The driver was charged with first-degree theft and unauthorized use of a vehicle.
Shoplifter who bit off Nordstrom security guard’s earlobe sentenced to prison
During the scuffle, she bit one of the guards, chewing off "at least a half inch" of their earlobe, officials said.
During the scuffle, she bit one of the guards, chewing off "at least a half inch" of their earlobe, officials said.
Cold Stone Creamery employee loses 3 fingers on the job: reports
"There was blood splatter all over the store," the former manager told a local TV station.
"There was blood splatter all over the store," the former manager told a local TV station.
Shoplifter sentenced for biting off security guard's earlobe
Authorities in Oregon said the victim's ear could not be surgically reattached.
Authorities in Oregon said the victim's ear could not be surgically reattached.
Darcelle, world's oldest working drag queen, dies at 92
Walter Cole, better known as the iconic drag queen who performed for decades as Darcelle XV and a fearless advocate for Portland's LGBTQ+ community, has died of natural causes in Portland, Oregon. He was 92.
Walter Cole, better known as the iconic drag queen who performed for decades as Darcelle XV and a fearless advocate for Portland's LGBTQ+ community, has died of natural causes in Portland, Oregon. He was 92.
First wolverine sighting in over 30 years reported along Oregon river near Portland
It was the first confirmed report of a wolverine outside of the mountains in Oregon in over 30 years.
It was the first confirmed report of a wolverine outside of the mountains in Oregon in over 30 years.
Watch: Oregon grandfather rescues woman from burning hotel during morning run
Greg Spike, 74, was out for his routine morning jog when he saw flames pouring out of a local hotel and heard a woman screaming for help.
Greg Spike, 74, was out for his routine morning jog when he saw flames pouring out of a local hotel and heard a woman screaming for help.
See it: Rare loggerhead turtle washes ashore dead in Oregon with whole ecosystem traveling with it
The 75-pound loggerhead was discovered Saturday morning on the south end of Manzanita Beach, according to the Seaside Aquarium, which recovered the animal.
The 75-pound loggerhead was discovered Saturday morning on the south end of Manzanita Beach, according to the Seaside Aquarium, which recovered the animal.
First responders rescue dog that fell 23 feet down storm drain
The 14-year-old lab fell after city workers uncovered the manhole to inspect storm drains.
The 14-year-old lab fell after city workers uncovered the manhole to inspect storm drains.
Overdue library book returned 4 decades later, comes with apology letter
It appeared the book was due on April 25, 1979, according to a stamp.
It appeared the book was due on April 25, 1979, according to a stamp.
Oregon closer to magic mushroom therapy, but has setback
Oregon is taking a major step Friday in its pioneering of legalized psilocybin therapy with the graduation of the first students trained in accompanying patients tripping on psychedelic mushrooms, although a company’s bankruptcy leaves another group on the same path adrift.
Oregon is taking a major step Friday in its pioneering of legalized psilocybin therapy with the graduation of the first students trained in accompanying patients tripping on psychedelic mushrooms, although a company’s bankruptcy leaves another group on the same path adrift.
WATCH: Oregon murder suspect escapes courthouse in wild security video
Oregon surveillance video shows a murder suspect sprinting away from bailiffs after they unshackled him in court, a requirement under state law.
Oregon surveillance video shows a murder suspect sprinting away from bailiffs after they unshackled him in court, a requirement under state law.
Man stranded in snowstorm uses drone to seek help in Oregon
The man did not have cell service to call for help, and no one knew of his whereabouts.
The man did not have cell service to call for help, and no one knew of his whereabouts.
California hiker found dead after falling off Oregon cliff, swept into ocean: police
Oregon State Police say the man was found dead on Sunday.
Oregon State Police say the man was found dead on Sunday.
Portland sees snowiest day since World War II as rare Blizzard Warning issued for Los Angeles-area mountains
Portland, Oregon, had its second-snowiest day on record Wednesday as 10.8 inches piled up in the city. The only snowier day was during World War II, when 14.4 inches of snow was measured on Jan. 21, 1943.
Portland, Oregon, had its second-snowiest day on record Wednesday as 10.8 inches piled up in the city. The only snowier day was during World War II, when 14.4 inches of snow was measured on Jan. 21, 1943.
Watch: Rarely-seen giant Pacific octopus spotted swimming in Oregon tide pool
The giant Pacific octopus is the largest octopus species on the planet.
The giant Pacific octopus is the largest octopus species on the planet.
Remains found in 1989 identified as Oregon man missing since 1964
A man disappeared as he tried to cross a river during a large flood in Oregon in 1964. Rafters found his remains, and authorities said a DNA test later confirmed his identity.
A man disappeared as he tried to cross a river during a large flood in Oregon in 1964. Rafters found his remains, and authorities said a DNA test later confirmed his identity.
Stunning video shows Coast Guard rescue man wanted in bizarre 'Goonies' fish incident
The Coast Guard rescued a man from a stolen yacht as it capsized in rough seas. It turns out, he was an international fugitive.
The Coast Guard rescued a man from a stolen yacht as it capsized in rough seas. It turns out, he was an international fugitive.
Oregon shooting suspect surrounded in his house, police say
Gunshots broke out as police responded to a call at a home in the scenic vacation town of Hood River, Oregon, prompting an hourslong lockdown of schools and businesses Thursday.
Gunshots broke out as police responded to a call at a home in the scenic vacation town of Hood River, Oregon, prompting an hourslong lockdown of schools and businesses Thursday.
Oregon man wanted for kidnap, torture dies of self-inflicted gunshot
Benjamin Obadiah Foster died at a hospital Tuesday night, hours after he was taken into custody in Oregon.
Benjamin Obadiah Foster died at a hospital Tuesday night, hours after he was taken into custody in Oregon.