American politician, Governor of Oregon since 2023
Fire officials report multiple wildfires across the Western U.S. have intensified, with the Old Trails Fire in Washington near Spokane expanding rapidly and prompting evacuations, while Oregon faces closures and near-term risk as crews contend with hot, dry, windy conditions.
Multiple victims have been reported after a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon. The suspected gunman is dead; authorities say the scope of injuries and identities are still being determined. The FBI is assisting local investigators as Governor Tina Kotek monitors the situation.
Three students and a teacher have died in the Bend elementary school shooting. A 16-year-old suspect was shot inside the school by a bystander, with two more students and another teacher injured. Authorities say a pump-action shotgun purchased by the shooter's mother was used; police arrived shortly after; the community mourns as memorials grow around Silver Rail Elementary.