Crime & Justice

 Clackamas County deputy arraigned on sex abuse charges 

A civil deputy who had served with the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office for most of the last 27…

Government

Oregon governor declares state of emergency over wildfire threat

The state is in critical fire danger because of “extreme high temperatures” that forecasters say will last for…

Business

After suing, Oregon gets carveout from Trump administration plan to return gun conversion devices

The Trump administration has agreed to not distribute devices that turn semi-automatic rifles into machine guns in Washington,…

News

Find your local cooling center in West Linn to beat the heat

A countywide heat advisory is in effect from 12 p.m., Wednesday, July 15 to 10 p.m., Thursday, July…

News

West Linn man arrested for possession of illegal machine guns, silencers

A West Linn man is facing multiple charges in federal court related to illegal possession of machine guns…

News

Loud backyard movies and waiting for AAA: The latest from West Linn’s police log

7/3 7:38 a.m. A caller said a man was in the women’s restroom and smoking near the 800…

News

Organizations helping crime victims in Oregon, Clackamas County face sharp funding cuts 

While she’s braved crises like the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturns, Clackamas Women’s Services Executive Director Melissa Erlbaum…

Crime & Justice

SWAT arrests Clackamas County man after standoff near Milwaukie

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Rian Keith Pittman, 35, following a standoff with SWAT officers near Milwaukie…

News

Lemonade stands and kids knocking on doors: The latest from West Linn’s police log

6/26 8:09 a.m. A caller said the night before, a man approached their daughters and wouldn’t leave them…

Government

Clackamas County begins monitoring of sheriff’s office financials following budget controversy

After the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office went over budget during the 2024-25 fiscal year, the county government has…