Anthony Macuk

The Oregon layoffs are part of a wave of separations that will also include almost 2,200 workers in Washington.

A "bomb cyclone" weather phenomenon is expected to bring gusts of up to 45 mph in the Portland area and up to 60 mph on beaches and coastal headlands.

Christopher Kenagy joined the Portland Police Bureau in 1999 and was promoted to sergeant in 2012. He retired in January of this year.

The 11-mile closure stretches from south of Ashland to the border, and additional stretches of the freeway are closed in Northern California.

Portland wind gusts topped out at 45 mph, but other parts of the state saw stronger peaks, especially along the coast.

A paper mill vented chemicals on Sept. 24, likely causing the odor around Longview. The data doesn't show whether that was also the source of the odor in Portland.

The train was on the way from Vancouver to Seattle on Tuesday when it struck a tree that had fallen on the tracks, heavily damaging the cab.

Oregon DHS confirmed it is investigating allegations of neglect against Dr. Katy Wagner, in addition to investigations into the two teachers accused of sexual abuse.

The "Art Fills the Void" mural is one of the city's oldest, but vandalism and wear and tear have made it more expensive to maintain.

The parties reached an agreement on health and safety, but class sizes, teacher pay and prep time all remain unresolved.