Jeff Swickard paid $10.5 million for the Five Oak building next to Big Pink, a steep markdown that underscores deep downtown office vacancies and his long‑term repositioning plan.

Police are searching for a suspect after a man was stabbed on SE Division near SE 164th; the victim is expected to survive.

A civil‑rights suit by the chief petitioner in Oregon's recall fight has entered discovery, inching toward a possible jury trial in Portland.

A suspect in the death of 13‑year‑old Liam Spahnle‑Bailey was arraigned on new attempted murder and assault charges after prosecutors tied him to a December 2024 Portland apartment shooting.

Deep discounts at the Ritz‑Carlton Residences aim to attract buyers and jump‑start downtown Portland by filling 132 condos and boosting street‑level activity. Brokers and analysts say sales will reframe downtown comparables either way.

The owner of Smitty's Taphouse bought Gigantic Brewing's Hawthorne spot and plans Steely’s Taproom, a burger-and-beer concept with the Little Brother team.

WSDOT warned that water covered I-5 southbound near the Mill Plain offramp Monday morning; drivers were urged to use caution while crews monitor the scene.

Two brothers were arrested after shots were fired near NE Glisan; police recovered shell casings, seized a safe and found two firearms.

Chef Javier Canteras is opening a Slabtown "sequel" to Urdaneta that will focus on southern Spain flavors. Details and a timeline remain limited for now.

A Columbia County jury convicted former Vault Elite coach Anthony Trenkler of first‑degree sexual abuse and related counts. Sentencing is set for March 5, 2026.

Permits were filed to redevelop a long‑vacant NW 23rd Avenue lot into mixed‑use housing and retail, with construction targeted for spring 2027.

Two Lane County K‑9 teams tracked a crash suspect across backyards near Spencer Butte; one man was detained and booked on multiple charges.

PP&R released final designs for the North Portland Aquatic Center at Northgate Park and opened a short survey. The plan shows a 35‑meter pool, mass‑timber structure and site changes.