The Oregon State Fire Marshal has launched a $3 million initiative for wildfire risk reduction, offering grants to fund projects safeguarding homes and infrastructure against fires.

Portland will implement a safety and transit overhaul on 122nd Avenue, utilizing various funding sources, including a $20 million federal grant for road safety improvements.

One person was found dead after a house fire in an Aloha neighborhood on Sunday, with firefighters facing challenges due to cluttered conditions. The cause is under investigation.

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler declares May 19 as Marriage Equality Day to mark 10 years since Oregon legalized same-sex marriage.

The 82nd Avenue upgrade in Portland has reached the draft final design phase with community feedback shaping the project, including major improvements and a focus on areas like Eastport Plaza.

Prosecutors in Multnomah County are utilizing House Bill 4002 provisions to charge suspected drug dealers by proving intent to distribute without catching them in the act.

The Portland Aerial Tram will be closed for routine maintenance from May 23 to May 28, during which shuttle services will be provided. Maintenance includes shortening the tram's haul rope to maintain operation.

The Multnomah County DA's Office is launching a diversion program for domestic violence survivors, focusing on support and healing rather than prosecution.

FEMA extends the deadline for Public Assistance grants in Oregon, now May 27, 2024, for infrastructure recovery in 11 counties and one tribal nation post-disaster, excluding individual aid.

Portland's weather forecast includes partly sunny skies, a mild 71 degrees today, slight chance of rain tonight and 20% chance on Sunday, with temperatures ranging in the mid-60s to low 70s through Tuesday.

Oregon superintendents warn of an education funding crisis and seek state action. Budget cuts could lead to significant job and program losses in school districts.

An Oregon bourbon-buying scandal at the OLCC resulted in no criminal charges despite officials using their roles to access rare bourbons for personal use. Governor Kotek has responded by ordering an administrative overhaul and ethics review.

Multnomah County reported 322 fentanyl-related fatalities in 2023, contributing to a five-year death toll of 868 in the region, with substance mixing increasing overdose risks.