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Police say a 21-year-old in north Portland drove back into another woman after a family fight; she was arrested and faces second‑degree assault.
Umatilla County deputies arrested a 31-year-old after a Weston‑McEwen student reported lewd texts; authorities booked Humberto Salas Torres on multiple felony counts.
Food & Drinks in ...
Portland’s Slide Inn, a Buckman mainstay and occasional Portlandia backdrop, will close on May 10 after a 32‑year run under owners Eugen and Lenor Bingham. Final services include a Mother’s Day buffet.
State and local investigators executed search warrants in Ashland after an NCMEC tip. Digital devices were seized and will undergo forensic review under ODOJ case CJD0664-25.
Detectives arrested 37-year-old James Lowry in Troutdale on allegations of sexually assaulting a child; authorities say the abuse began in 2025 and may involve other victims.
Oyatsupan's Pan Kobo in Portland's Central Eastside is producing thousands of shokupan loaves weekly, ramping up wholesale supply for local grocers and cafes.
Politics & Govt in ...
Tammy Carpenter and Ashley Hartmeier‑Prigg are locked in a May 19 Democratic primary in Beaverton; fundraising, endorsements and turnout are shaping the race.
A RADE‑led probe that spanned Wolf Creek and Corning resulted in a large seizure: about 148 pounds of meth, 6 kg of cocaine, weapons and four arrests. Authorities say the case disrupted a supply route into Josephine County.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
A new 24/7 Life Flight base at Hillsboro Airport adds a plane, chopper and crews to speed ICU-level transports across Washington County.
Community & Society in ...
Multnomah County says state rules block Medicaid long‑term care for people with severe mental illness, a gap officials say is pushing vulnerable Portlanders into homelessness.
Arts & Culture in ...
TEDxPortland co‑founder David Rae unveiled plans for a sneaker museum in Portland, setting a target opening in March 2030 and pitching private and public funding. The proposal names possible sites near the Moda Center and downtown.
Sports in ...
Oregon State freshman pitcher Tyler Bellerose was seriously injured in a car crash Monday; the Beavers postponed their Hillsboro game as the program and family cope.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A pre-dawn outage left thousands in southwest Portland and nearby towns without power Wednesday; utility crews were dispatched and restorations were underway.
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