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A grand jury indicted Shaun Michael Szwarz on multiple charges, including attempted murder and arson, following a fire at an apartment complex in Portland. The blaze injured several residents, with two hospitalized for serious injuries. Szwarz, who allegedly yelled racial slurs prior to the fire, pleaded not guilty.
The Washington County Fair in Hillsboro offers ten days of free family entertainment, including rides, games, and concerts. The event runs from July 18 to July 27 at the Westside Commons, featuring live performances and a variety of food vendors. Entry is free for all attendees.
A man assaulted at the Convention Center MAX stop in Northeast Portland died in the hospital on Friday. Police arrested 30-year-old Jordan Christ, initially charged with second-degree assault, but new charges remain unspecified as investigations continue. The victim's identity has not been released pending family notification.
Travis Blumhagen faces 21 charges, including attempted murder, after shooting at individuals and ramming a police vehicle in Sherwood, Oregon, on July 6. Authorities recovered 27 shell casings from the scene, and Blumhagen surrendered through his pickup's sunroof after a Tualatin officer returned fire. A grand jury indicted him on July 14, and police seek witnesses from the incident.
Overnight closures of the southbound lanes on the Marquam Bridge in Portland begin Friday, July 18, and continue through Sunday, July 20, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. A detour will direct drivers to I-405 southbound over the Fremont Bridge to access I-5 southbound. Northbound lanes on I-5 will remain open during the maintenance.
A Seattle driver narrowly avoided serious injury when a cement block was thrown at his car on I-90 early Friday morning. Sherman Walker expressed concern that the assailant could seriously injure someone if not apprehended. Washington State Patrol officials seek public assistance in identifying the suspect, emphasizing the need for dash camera footage.
A man was shot and killed in a Safeway parking lot in Northeast Portland on Friday afternoon. Police detained one person at the scene, who was reportedly in a white van, while witnesses described hearing several gunshots.
A 14-year-old boy faces charges for allegedly plotting a mass shooting at the Kelso mall. His attorney argues that the teen lacked the means to execute such a plan and claims he is a victim of online predatory groups. The FBI maintains that the threat was serious, citing the discovery of firearms and a manifesto.
A McMinnville man, Travis Charles Donnahoo, received a 10-year federal prison sentence for possessing and distributing fentanyl. Law enforcement arrested him in March 2023, discovering 145 grams of methamphetamine and 322 grams of counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl. Following his release, Donnahoo will face four years of supervised release.
The Pier Pool in St. Johns, Portland, reopened on July 17, 2025, after undergoing extensive repairs. The pool, which serves North Portland, will remain open until September 5, offering swim lessons and recreational activities. Funding for the repairs, totaling approximately $700,000, was secured in late 2024.