Dr. Sejal Hathi joins Oregon as a key public health official, bringing experience from New Jersey and the Biden-Harris Administration, with hopes to advance state health initiatives.

Flight attendants, pilots, and airline workers picketed at Portland International Airport for better pay and working conditions, with a potential strike by Alaska Airlines flight attendants.

Portland offers federal and city aid to businesses affected by the January winter storm, with loans and grants available to help cover expenses and losses.

Portland's City Council is facing budget constraints that may limit new council members to one staffer each, posing challenges for the council's upcoming expansion and its shift from bureau administration to legislative focus.

A 71-year-old Portland man, Thomas Amato, was killed when struck by a vehicle on Woodstock Boulevard. The driver is cooperating with the police investigation.

Portland Fire & Rescue launched a dedicated overdose response team to handle the city’s rising overdose incidents, easing the burden on overworked firefighters.

Suzan Barron, 80, was found safe in her home after her disappearance prompted a search in the Sellwood community of Portland. She is in good health and will undergo a medical evaluation.

Two teens arrested in a Portland child abduction case; both face serious charges, with one charged with kidnapping.

The Detroit Pistons overcame a 23-point deficit to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 128-122 in overtime, capitalizing on the Blazers' depleted roster due to injuries.

Portland celebrates the 10th anniversary of Dumpling Week with over 50 eateries offering diverse dumpling flavors, highlighted by outlets like BNN Breaking and OregonLive.

Plans for a large octopus farm in the Canary Islands face criticism over ethical and environmental concerns, with opponents and author Sy Montgomery stressing the intelligence of octopuses and questioning sustainability claims.

A scooter rider is in critical condition after a collision with a car in Portland's Arnold Creek, triggering a police investigation.

Oregon's Treasury launched a plan to make the state pension fund net-zero carbon by 2050, with a 60% emissions intensity cut by 2035 and an increase in climate-positive investments to $6 billion.