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Portland police will increase patrols during the Fourth of July, a peak period for impaired driving and fireworks-related incidents. Officers will target drunken drivers and illegal fireworks use, following recent deadly events linked to fireworks explosions in California. The police urge the public to report illegal fireworks online rather than calling 911.
Portland Police identified Damon Lamarr Johnson, 52, who died during a welfare check on June 27. Officers responded to reports of Johnson flooding his apartment and hanging knives out of a window. The incident remains under investigation, and bodycam footage will be released within 14 days.
Firefighters rescued a disoriented individual from the South Santiam River in Waterloo, Oregon, after a joint search effort on Thursday night. The person was found 15 minutes later and transported to a hospital for evaluation. Lebanon Fire District emphasizes the importance of wearing flotation devices and sharing river plans.
Police located Timothy Clink, a 62-year-old man with dementia, safe after he went missing in Portland. Clink was found at North Kilpatrick Street and Denver Avenue, and a police officer provided him a ride home. Authorities had previously sought public assistance to find him.
U.S. Highway 101 closed three miles north of Hauser due to a crash, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation. The agency warns that the closure may be extended and advises travelers to seek alternate routes or postpone their trips. For updates, travelers should check TripCheck.com.
DoveLewis 24/7 Animal Hospital in Portland urges pet owners to ensure their pets' safety during Fourth of July celebrations, a time when emergency cases spike due to fireworks. The hospital advises keeping pets indoors, updating microchip information, and refraining from giving them harmful foods.
SW Main Street will close between SW 3rd and 4th Avenues starting July 7 as construction begins on the Thompson Elk Fountain. The closures, expected to last through winter, will impact westbound traffic from the Hawthorne Bridge. Drivers should follow detour signs and use caution in the area.
Negotiations have ended between the owner of Shoofly Vegan Bakery and former employees seeking to purchase the business, leading the staff to pursue their own venture. The former employees plan to open Catscratch Co-Op Vegan Bakery after raising over $22,400 through fundraising efforts following a walkout over unpaid wages.
The Portland Hearings Officer issued a decision regarding the appeal of an administrative decision for an adjustment review at 7805 SE Oaks Park Way. The public notice was published on July 3, 2025, detailing the outcome of the appeal. Residents can access the full case file and additional information through the city's website.
The City of Portland released its June 2025 report detailing call volume data to PDX 311. The report, published on July 3, 2025, emphasizes the importance of reporting fireworks responsibly and outlines city office closures for Independence Day.