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Crime & Emergencies in ...
Oregon declined to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review whether a DEA agent can be prosecuted after the 2023 death of cyclist Marganne Allen, closing the state's criminal case.
A Portland man was sentenced to 110 months after stabbing his roommate 10 times during a March 6, 2025 rent dispute.
A Lane County judge sentenced Sean Joseph Lynn to 10 years after he pleaded to second-degree manslaughter in the 2024 shooting that killed his mother's partner.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Heavy rain triggered a mudslide that closed NW Cornell Road near Forest Park Thursday; deputies say the road is shut both ways with no reopening estimate.
PBOT’s draft would require EV-only fleets, trip-level data sharing and big testing milestones before robotaxis can operate in Portland.
Weather & Environment in ...
Heavy rain and Flood Watches are in effect across Portland through Friday. Smaller rivers have already climbed, so expect slow commutes and isolated street flooding.
A Beaverton man was sentenced to 21 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to soliciting and sharing sexually explicit images of minors online.
A 51-year-old Vancouver man, Matthew Burnell, died after his car left SR 500 near NE Andresen Road. Washington State Patrol investigators say speed was a factor.
Bright‑blue Velella are washing up along Oregon beaches after recent onshore winds. Scientists point to wind shifts and warmer winters as likely drivers.
Cloudy and 39°F this morning. Rain likely today with a small chance of low‑elevation snow Monday night.
Food & Drinks in ...
McMenamins closed Rams Head Pub on NW 23rd after 35 years; the Campbell Building storefront is now listed for lease and the Rams Head Passport stamp has been retired.
Cloudy and mild Saturday; rain returns Sunday. A cold push Monday night could bring brief lowland snow in spots.
A three-car crash on SE Burnside near Southeast Stark in Gresham on March 6 killed one person and forced lane closures and MAX Blue Line shuttle service.
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