A Polk County jury convicted former Oregon State Penitentiary guard Alonzo Rowell of second‑degree murder in his brother's Nov. 9, 2024 death. Sentencing is set for July 24.

Heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms are likely Saturday afternoon in Portland, with brief intense downpours that could pond water and slow commutes.

Councilor Mitch Green settled an overdue $7,328 property tax bill after county notices and reporting flagged the missed payment. The payment and his explanation arrive as he seeks reelection.

A Portland Business Journal ranking lists the 79 ZIP codes that logged the most home sales in 2025, revealing pockets that stayed active even as the metro cooled.

Tigard police say two unrelated felony assaults over the weekend left people hurt and led to arrests; investigators served search warrants and say probes are active.

Grits N' Gravy, a downtown Portland southern brunch spot, quietly announced it was closing after roughly five years; the owner says he'll focus on the Mumbo Gumbo food cart.

Portland Fire & Rescue says crews are responding to reports of a structure fire in South Tabor. Officials posted a brief alert while firefighters worked the scene.

A 14-year-old on an e-scooter was critically injured after being struck on SW Scholls Ferry Road in Beaverton; police are investigating and seeking witnesses.

A predawn blaze destroyed a Mill Park home in Southeast Portland, killing three dogs and sending a fourth to DoveLewis; Portland Fire & Rescue says the cause is under investigation.

An officer-involved shooting at a McDonald's in Aloha early Wednesday closed TV Highway between 192nd and 198th. Officials say no injuries and a suspect is in custody.

Take Two, a Concordia cocktail bar on NE Killingsworth, will close July 3 after owners cited a steep sales drop and rising costs. Neighbors will lose a late‑night martini spot.

A person climbed a support pole on Portland’s Hawthorne Bridge Monday, prompting police to close the crossing to vehicles while pedestrians and cyclists still crossed.

A unit of IBEW Local 125 served Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative a 30‑day strike notice after members rejected the co‑op’s offer, intensifying talks over wages and on‑call rules.