Oregon's DEQ launches Food Waste Prevention Week with educational events, a student art contest, and a video competition offering cash prizes for efforts to reduce food waste.

Gas prices in Oregon have risen for 8 consecutive weeks, reaching an average of $4.29 per gallon, influenced by seasonal shifts, global events, and geopolitical tensions.

The Washington Park Playground in Portland is undergoing renovations, including a new slide and play equipment, beginning April 15 with a reopening slated for May 3.

Donnie Oliveira is appointed as the interim Deputy City Administrator for Community and Economic Development in Portland by Commissioner Carmen Rubio.

Portland's weather forecast includes a 40% chance of rain today and a drop to 30% tonight. Showers are likely on Thursday, with temperatures ranging from 37°F to 53°F over the next few days. Conditions will remain showery, but warming into next week.

The Orlando Magic, with a strong 43-31 record, are set to host the struggling Portland Trail Blazers, who are on a nine-game losing streak, aiming to continue their undefeated home run against sub-.500 teams.

The Portland Planning Commission approved amendments for zoning code clarity, with the RICAP 10 moving to the City Council after a five-year hiatus due to budget issues.

Negotiations between American Medical Response and Multnomah County show progress, aiming to improve emergency response times amid a paramedic shortage.

Portland's PDX Clean Industry Network won a $100,000 DOE prize for promoting clean energy in the industrial sector, aiming to reduce emissions and create sustainable jobs.

Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon and Legacy Health reached a new contract agreement just before a deadline, averting increased costs for about 200,000 Oregonians.

Volunteer Susan Immer, battling cancer, aims to create the largest fundraising team ever for the Humane Society for Southwest Washington's Walk/Run event.

A Portland man faces federal charges for selling drugs to minors and possessing a firearm during trafficking after a sting operation caught him in the act.

Oregon OSHA fined Sky Ridge Construction LLC $103,438 for repeated fall protection safety violations observed during an inspection at a residential project.