Portland’s bond manager Procedeo has hired two former school board members as consultants, renewing questions about oversight as multimillion‑dollar school modernizations ramp up. Community advocates and some board members say the move undercuts local staffing at a fragile moment for the bond program.

Portland Fire & Rescue says a home collapsed Friday; a gas line was ruptured and burning under porch rubble while overhead powerline insulation was alight.

Photos show a training day that turned real after Clackamas Fire fought a Canby‑area house blaze; one person was taken to a burn unit and a captain was honored.

Crews worked Thursday to reach and extinguish a small camp-style fire along the Springwater Corridor north of Oaks Park as limited access slowed response.

Two people were hurt Thursday after a chairlift malfunction at Mt. Hood Ski Bowl East; they were airlifted to OHSU and authorities are investigating.

A Portland officer was placed on paid leave after investigators say he failed to report being shot at off duty in Hood River; the episode ties to a later fatal shooting and drug and weapons seizures.

Mostly sunny and warming — highs near 80 today. Sunday may top 90 in parts of the metro.

Washington County warns permit applicants about a phishing scam asking for wired payments. Officials say they will never request wire transfers and offer steps to verify payment requests.

Washington County mailed ballots April 29 for the May 19 primary. Most voters should receive them by May 5 and can track delivery with BallotTrax.

Portland Fire & Rescue says crews are on scene of an apartment complex fire in southeast Portland; a PIO is en route and details remain limited.

Deputy Kevin Jones retired after a 27‑plus year career with the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office as K‑9 Blaze — credited with nearly 1,900 searches — stepped down. The department's post also highlighted large narcotics seizures tied to regional task forces.

Portland police arrested 11 people in a retail‑theft mission at Jantzen Beach, recovering roughly $1,000 in stolen goods; one man faces a firearms charge. Local officials say the operation targets organized theft networks.

Five people were arrested after a North Portland MAX-platform assault and linked Plaid Pantry thefts. Court documents say two defendants remain jailed on multiple robbery and weapon charges.