Advisers to Gov. Tina Kotek offered 46 options to close a roughly $421 million gap after federal Medicaid changes that could cost about 200,000 Oregonians their coverage.

Ten out‑of‑state owners told a Ninth Circuit panel Hood River’s residency‑based short‑term rental rule discriminates; the court heard arguments and will issue a written decision soon.

Aviation American Gin has closed its Portland distillery and visitor center at 2075 NW Wilson St.; Diageo says the decision reflects evolving business needs after production shifted offsite.

A groundskeeper fired rounds after being assaulted while confronting people lighting fireworks in a Salem parking lot; a 24‑year‑old woman was wounded.

A Hillsboro patient alleges a Kaiser podiatrist injected 70% isopropyl alcohol into her toes instead of a numbing medication; she’s suing for $13 million.

Clear morning gives way to a hot afternoon — inland highs near 89°F. County cooling centers are available for relief.

Cool morning gives way to highs near 84°F today; Monday could reach the upper 80s with a localized heat risk. Small Craft Advisories linger offshore.

A Johns Hopkins analysis of 2025 Oregon Health Authority data finds the state's psilocybin program is being used largely for wellness and perspective shifts, raising safety and equity questions.

Dr. Sejal Hathi will leave the Oregon Health Authority on Aug. 1; the state says she won’t receive severance and an interim director has been named.

A Home Depot at Jantzen Beach Center is being marketed for about $41 million. The 106,500‑sq‑ft, net‑leased store sits on roughly 9.28 acres in North Portland.

A Washington County jury convicted Sage Robert Tarango of rape, strangulation and assault; a judge gave him a 150-month prison term.

A city-backed brewpub in downtown Madras has suddenly closed, renewing questions about promised jobs and roughly $1.2 million in redevelopment funding. Local records and meeting packets show the scope of the public investment.

Portland has reportedly put forward a "really aggressive" offer to retain Sophia Wilson as the NWSL free-agent window opens and a new star-pay rule reshapes the market.