Portland Commissioner and mayoral candidate Rene Gonzalez proposes a more punitive approach to the city's homeless camping, seeking to centralize authority in the mayor's office and enforce stricter penalties.

Hillsboro locals participated in designing a new homeless shelter, providing feedback on its operation and amenities, and emphasizing the importance of a trauma-informed approach and a Good Neighbor Agreement.

Portland is transitioning its email service from MailChimp to GovDelivery, prompting subscribers to adjust spam filters to receive city emails from @info.portland.gov with new designs and logos.

The PBOT and its partners are presenting a plan to reduce traffic fatalities to the Portland City Council, emphasizing the urgency of addressing the recent rise in collisions.

Antony Kassab has been indicted on second-degree murder and unlawful weapon use charges for the fatal stabbing of homeless Cody Funk and another attack on February 9, 2024.

A frost advisory has been issued for the Portland area, with potential damage to sensitive plants expected. After the cold spell, a warming trend with higher temperatures is anticipated.

The Joint Office of Homeless Services has spent $91 million of its $170 million budget for FY 2024, according to a Multnomah County briefing, focusing on homeless services and housing.

Oregon man Joseph Beard is convicted on multiple auto theft-related charges after operating an illegal towing ring, exposed by a law enforcement sting dubbed 'Operation MistleTow'.

Damariea R. Harris was arrested on charges including second-degree murder from an April Fools' Day incident in Hazelwood. Extradition processes are underway.

Portland faces a budget crunch, stirring controversy over potential cuts to gun violence prevention, despite the success of such programs in reducing crime. Advocates voice the human cost of such fiscal measures.

Today is the deadline for Oregonians to file their state and federal income tax returns. The Oregon Department of Revenue encourages the use of digital resources and reminds that extensions are available.

A shooting in East Columbia, Portland, left one man dead. Police have no suspects; their Homicide Unit is investigating. Public assistance is requested.

Anthony Wessel received a life sentence for the second-degree murder of his wife Anna in Oregon City, with no parole for at least 25 years, after confessing to the planned crime.