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A 77-year-old driver died in a crash involving another car on Highway 97 in Jefferson County over the weekend. https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/elderly-oregon-man-dies-in-highway-97-crash/?cid=bluesky_ 

A car drove into a Carl’s Jr. restaurant off Highway 99 in Vancouver on Monday morning, Clark County Fire District 6 reported. https://www.koin.com/local/clark-county/driver-crashes-through-vancouver-carls-jr-dining-room/?cid=bluesky_ 

Aeroméxico and Delta Air Lines partnered to provide daily nonstop flights between Portland and Mexico City to PDX in the new year. Here's what to know: https://www.koin.com/news/portland/daily-flights-to-mexico-city-return-to-pdx/?cid=bluesky_ 

Police are still looking for the suspect or suspects in a shooting that killed a man in Northeast Portland in 2024. https://www.koin.com/news/portland/portland-police-still-looking-for-suspect-2-years-after-man-found-shot-to-death/?cid=bluesky_ 

Police said they pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene, and the driver who reportedly struck and killed him stayed on the scene to cooperate with responders. https://www.koin.com/news/portland/traffic-alert-northbound-i-205-closed-to-investigate-fatal-pedestrian-crash/?cid=bluesky_ 

An encroaching landslide caused by rain poses a threat to public safety, closing Little Elk Mountain Road in Lane County’s Coast Range for the winter Details: https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/landslides-on-oregon-coast-close-little-elk-mountain-road-for-the-rainy-season/?cid=bluesky_

“We can’t stand still. We have to say, ‘How can we make Oregon more affordable?’" Kotek looks to turn around Oregon’s challenges in second term Details: https://www.koin.com/news/politics/kotek-looks-to-turn-around-oregons-challenges-in-second-term/?cid=bluesky_ 

A woman accused of fabricating pregnancies and medical evidence involving multiple men, including a former star of the reality television show “The Bachelor,” faced the possibility of more than a decade in prison as her yearslong legal saga reached an Arizona courtroom Friday.

Oregon State Police are asking for the public’s help after the body of a deceased woman was found on Interstate 84 on Friday.

Fallen power lines and exploding transformers near the Oregon Zoo posed a threat to drivers Monday afternoon, according to Portland Fire and Rescue. https://www.koin.com/news/portland/fallen-power-lines-explosion-threat-to-drivers-near-oregon-zoo/?cid=bluesky_ 

Smoke lingers in the coastal air of Newport on Monday, one day after a large industrial fire at Pacific Seafood prompted evacuation orders over the weekend.

Open enrollment for Medicare plans is underway, and several changes are going into effect in 2027 that could affect your health care coverage.

Have you ever wished there were a shorter, faster way to say “live life to the fullest” or “give 110% effort?” Well, there is, and it’s the word of the year for 2026.

Nicki Minaj joined President Donald Trump at a campaign rally Sunday and said that she would support him if he chose to run again.

Anthropic publicly filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on Monday morning in what is expected to be a historic stock market debut. Here's what that means.

DC Studios scored a modest, R-rated win with “Clayface,” landing a $24 million opening weekend. https://www.koin.com/entertainment-news/ap-you-can-see-everything-surges-with-19-5m-at-box-office-clayface-takes-no-1/?cid=bluesky_

Alaska’s Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola and her family suffered minor injuries Saturday in a car crash while driving to a campaign stop. https://www.koin.com/news/politics/ap-alaska-democratic-senate-candidate-mary-peltola-and-her-family-suffer-minor-injuries-in-car-crash/?cid=bluesky_

Multiple schools in the Portland Public Schools district hosted marches and other demonstrations on Sunday to oppose proposed school closures. https://www.koin.com/news/portland/marches-oppose-potential-portland-public-schools-closures/?cid=bluesky_ 

The TriMet MAX Yellow Line will experience a week-long service disruption beginning on Sunday. https://www.koin.com/news/portland/partial-closure-of-trimet-max-yellow-line-begins-sunday-will-last-one-week/?cid=bluesky_ 

Incumbent Gov. Tina Kotek is taking on State Sen. Christine Drazan in a neck-and-neck midterm matchup. https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/gov-tina-kotek-2026-campaign-election-interview-ken-boddie/?cid=bluesky_ 

With ballots in hand, Oregonians have some big decisions to make this election season, including who they think should be their state’s next governor. https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/sen-christine-drazan-2026-campaign-election-interview-ken-boddie/?cid=bluesky_ 

Ukrainian officials have disputed claims by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk that the country’s military violated Starlink’s terms of service

NEW VIDEO: A large industrial fire is prompting Level 3 “GO NOW” evacuation orders have been issued within a one-mile radius of Newport's Bayfront. Full story on koin.com?cid=bluesky_ 

Oregon offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer has been fired, according to the university

Level 3 “GO NOW” evacuations issued for industrial fire at Newport’s Bayfront

The Israeli military pressed ahead Sunday with a massive military operation

A day after more mass protests and clashes in Paris, the atmosphere was jovial and upbeat among American football fans

The chance for numerous rain showers and even soaking rain at times increases.

More than 400,000 people are rallying across France over school funding and soaring living costs in a fresh challenge to President Emmanuel Macron. https://www.koin.com/news/international/ap-paris-shuts-museums-and-police-deploy-in-big-numbers-for-new-protests-across-france/?cid=bluesky_ 

Police said they’ve collected more than 100 pounds of prescription drugs at the event. https://www.koin.com/news/portland/portland-police-host-prescription-take-back-day-collect-100-lbs-of-unwanted-drugs/?cid=bluesky_

“MCSO reminds the public that the Rock of Ages trail is not maintained and conditions in the area are extremely hazardous," officials said. https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/2-rescues-made-within-24-hrs-on-extremely-hazardous-rock-of-ages-trail-multco-sheriff/?cid=bluesky_ 

President Donald Trump cast his ballot in the midterm elections Saturday, saying he voted for all Republicans in Florida before speaking at a Georgia rally. https://www.koin.com/news/politics/ap-trump-casts-his-midterm-ballot-early-in-florida/?cid=bluesky_ 

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices. https://www.koin.com/news/halloween-candy-sales-are-off-to-a-slow-start-amid-high-chocolate-prices-and-affordability-concerns/?cid=bluesky_ 

Early voting is surging in several key battleground states, giving Democrats hope that their strength in midterm polling could translate into a turnout advantage in November. https://www.koin.com/hill-politics/early-voting-surges-in-battleground-states-as-democrats-outpace-gop-gains/?cid=bluesky_ 

Winter is quickly approaching, and local Oregon meteorologists met Saturday morning at OMSI to discuss the influence ‘Super El Niño’ may have on Portland this winter. https://www.koin.com/weather/meteorologists-discuss-portland-outlook-for-rare-super-el-nino-winter-at-omsi/?cid=bluesky_ 

A Portland man who died in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 5 in Clark County earlier this week has been identified. https://www.koin.com/local/clark-county/portland-motorcyclist-who-died-in-clark-county-i-5-crash-identified/?cid=bluesky_ 

Two former FBI officials were charged with lying to Congress about their involvement in investigating Hunter Biden’s laptop

Sunday walk set to honor Bend Teacher after fatal school shooting

Seasonal temperatures are here to stay as clouds begin to increase

The new stop-motion animated film brings recognizable Portland landmarks and neighborhood character to the big screen. https://www.koin.com/positivelyportland/hits-all-the-portland-notes-laikas-wildwood-brings-red-carpet-fan-experiences-to-hollywood-theatre-premiere/?cid=bluesky_ 

Burns enters the tournament undefeated in league play and ranked No. 3 in 3A. https://www.koin.com/burns-high-school/top-seeded-burns-eyes-eol-tournament-title-and-home-playoff-match/?cid=bluesky_ 

Ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, the Oregon Secretary of State’s office announced that the U.S. Department of Justice is deploying election monitors to Multnomah County.

A Beaverton, Ore., man was sentenced to federal prison on Thursday after he was found in possession of more than 700 grams of fentanyl with intent to distribute.

Federal authorities have settled a lawsuit concerning their previous plans to bring a new detention center to the Oregon Coast.

Every wiggle and wobble, every snuffle and squeak of six newborn puppies snuggling together in Finland is captured by cameras monitoring their development in the first weeks of their lives. For science, of course.

For Portlanders still deciding on their Halloween costumes, search data could help them decide what to wear for the forthcoming holiday.

Portlanders could experience a weekend of film, frights, food — and even fungi.

A crash involving a TriMet bus and a pedestrian left one person hospitalized Friday morning.

With winter just around the corner, it’s time to take a closer look at what the upcoming season may have in store for Portland and across the Pacific Northwest.

President Donald Trump on Thursday accused LeBron James of disrespecting the United States after the NBA star appeared to continue his warmups while the national anthem was performed before Philadelphia’s season opener on Tuesday.