The state lands department approved a due diligence period for the sale, with public comments accepted through Apr. 19.

Albany, introduced a bill to the Oregon Legislature that would create harsher penalties for blocking traffic on roads.

A rollover crash has closed the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 and seriously injured at least one person, state police said.

The crash happened around 10:40 p.m. on southbound Interstate 5 near Marine Drive, the Portland Police Bureau said in a statement. The pedestrian was found dead at the scene, and the driver of the car was taken to a nearby hospital with injuries, police said. Police did not publicly identify the pedestrian or the driver.

The 10-member board is made up of representatives from the Southwest Washington cities where C-TRAN operates bus service. It could vote to remove language that says local municipalities “may” help pay for the long-term operations and maintenance costs of light rail in Vancouver.

An Oregon Republican wants tougher penalties for protesters who block roads. The proposal comes in response to a Eugene protest last year that blocked Interstate 5. The sponsor, who owns a ...