A 37-year-old woman was arrested after a May 13 fight in NW Portland left a man seriously injured; police recovered two knives and booked her on second-degree assault.

Gov. Tina Kotek signed two laws in Portland to let Oregon replace federal Medicaid dollars for certain clinics and to broaden shield protections for reproductive and gender‑affirming care.

State records show Oregon’s 2025 maltreatment-in-care rate hit a record 24.7 incidents per 100,000 care days, prompting renewed oversight and reviews. Advocates say the numbers demand tangible action.

A 19-year-old turned himself in and faces vehicular homicide and minor-in-possession charges after an Aug. 2, 2025 Fern Prairie crash that killed an 18-year-old passenger.

With the May 19 primary days away, Chris Dudley says Gov. Tina Kotek called to dissuade him; Kotek’s campaign calls the exchange cordial. Fundraising and polling shape the closing argument.

Protesters gathered outside the Sentinel Hotel in Portland after unconfirmed reports that FBI Director Kash Patel was in town for a funeral; demonstrators said they used flight‑tracking data.

Hillsboro councilors are pressing for an emergency session after 17 data‑center enterprise‑zone applications arrived as state rules shift. A June 2 work session is set to review the filings and the city's approval process.

Plaintiffs say Nike raised prices to cover tariffs and now stands to receive federal refunds; a Portland suit asks a judge to stop the company from keeping both.

A body that appears to be an adult was recovered Monday from the Columbia River near Kelley Point Park in North Portland. The medical examiner will determine identity and cause of death.

Clear morning and a sunny afternoon with highs near 73°F. Warmer inland Monday–Tuesday; Small Craft Advisory Monday evening.

Portland police released surveillance stills after an April 18 armed robbery at a smoke-and-glass shop and are asking the public to help identify three suspects.

Portland clarified its phased ban on gas-powered leaf blowers: limited use in 2026–27 and a full, year-round ban beginning January 1, 2028. Owners must ensure electric blowers are used.

The Oregon Community Foundation launched a $100M Building Hope Fund to back middle-income housing, aiming to finance about 10,000 homes and offer flexible loans to developers.