Jackson Tower, the 1912 clock‑topped landmark by Pioneer Courthouse Square, has been listed for sale. The move spotlights downtown’s tricky office market and reuse options.

A Portland ER doctor has pleaded guilty in Marion County to a hit‑and‑run that killed a Woodburn man on Dec. 26, 2024. Sentencing is scheduled for May and disciplinary review is underway.

An SUV crashed into a baby's nursery in Portland's Pleasant Valley; the mother had removed the infant minutes earlier and no serious injuries were reported.

Portland police dispersed about 100 street racers late Saturday night; one man was arrested after a BMW was abandoned and towed as evidence.

A Multnomah County jury heard opening proceedings May 11 in the case against Gabriel Weiss, accused of luring a 19‑year‑old to a SE Portland studio in 2018 and sexually assaulting her. This is one of multiple trials Weiss faces, following his acquittal on similar charges in June 2025.

A suspect has been indicted in the September 2025 killing of Shiloh Thanos-Young, Portland police say; the person was already in custody on unrelated charges.

Beaverton's council voted 43 to expand downtown parking enforcement; hiring and training will take about 45 days and could cost up to $400,000.

Langbaan is relocating from Northwest to the east side with a standalone dining room, morning pastries and a $139 tasting menu. The team hopes to open by October 2026.

The Oregon PUC approved a new data‑center customer class and a surcharge to make server farms cover long-term grid costs instead of households.

Police say Salem detectives found 15 pounds of meth in a vehicle and arrested 59‑year‑old Edward Garza, who faces delivery charges.

Portland firefighters cut into wall cavities early Friday to check for hidden flames after a primary search cleared the home and found occupants outside.

Darold A. Slack, who fostered about 55 children in Vancouver, was arrested after a Children's Justice Center probe and booked on multiple child‑sex charges. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing.

A burglary suspect was captured after a brief chase that ended when his SUV rolled near Oatfield Road in Oak Grove. Deputies recovered suspected stolen items and say the man had multiple outstanding warrants.