Grand Jury Clears Officers in Noonan Shooting | Portland News

Two Motorcyclists in Critical Condition | Portland News

Two motorcyclists are in critical condition after a brutal crash on Northwest St. Helens Road late Friday night — one with life-threatening injuries. Police shut down a major stretch of road as they investigate, urging anyone with info to contact Crime Tips with case 26-215631. This is a community-altering tragedy — and the hunt for answers is just beginning. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/df7af5e1c6d17f5b

Search for Missing Climber on Mount Jefferson | Portland News

A missing Idaho climber, 37-year-old Jared John Empey, is feared dead after reportedly falling from Mount Jefferson, with eyewitnesses spotting him in a red jacket near the Red Saddle. Despite ongoing search efforts—including a helicopter spotting his gear and ground teams camping overnight—the rugged terrain makes recovery unlikely. Authorities believe the fall was fatal, and rescue crews continue searching amid grim odds. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e8ae77a0aafe2da7

Climber Vanishes on Mount Jefferson | Portland News

A 37-year-old Idaho climber, Jared John Empey, vanished after a deadly fall on Mount Jefferson, witnessed by two other climbers who saw him plummet into the treacherous Milk Creek drainage. Despite aerial and ground searches turning up only his gear—confirmed as his—rescuers couldn’t locate him or recover his body due to the impossibly steep and rugged terrain. Authorities declared the fall “not survivable,” and with recovery efforts stalled, the tragedy underscores the unforgiving nature of solo climbing—and the chilling reality that sometimes, the mountain wins. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c590ba83f6efa40c

Oregon Wildfires Escalate Across Counties | Portland News

Oregon’s wildfire crisis is escalating, with hundreds of thousands of acres already scorched and multiple counties under evacuation orders. The Bench Fire in Jefferson County has shut down key roads, while Grant County’s Shingle Fire forces immediate evacuations in Dayville and surrounding zones. In Umatilla County, the Hagen Fire has expanded its Level Three “Go Now” zones into the national forest. Emergency crews are coordinating across jurisdictions as the situation remains fluid—residents must stay alert and heed official updates. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/29c90ec4bb8c60a8

Sprinklers Save High-Rise From Disaster | Portland News

A fast-acting sprinkler system and swift fire crews averted catastrophe when a kitchen fire erupted on the 14th floor of a Portland high-rise—saving the building and its residents, though one person needed medical care for smoke inhalation. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/58c611ce0dd4e29f