Trump has endorsed John Braun in the competitive WA‑3 race, escalating national GOP attention against Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez. The endorsement pits national muscle against the incumbent’s fundraising edge.

A federal judge in Eugene temporarily exempted Oregon Right to Life from the state's reproductive coverage mandate; state officials say they will defend and likely appeal.

A head-on crash on Highway 30 near Rainier killed a Scappoose man and hospitalized two others Sunday night.

Oregon Health Authority says Centennial Middle School in Southeast Portland was an exposure site after a confirmed measles case visited campus across several days in early April. Local clinics can help with testing and post‑exposure options.

Bar Casa Vale announced it will close after service on April 25, 2026. The Buckman wood‑fired bar said March was one of its busiest months in an Instagram post.

Raymond Lee has made cutting permit delays the first test of his administration as he seeks to restore downtown investment after a sharp drop in permitted units and valuations.

Portland locked up the No. 8 seed with a 122-110 win over Sacramento, setting up a play-in trip to Phoenix. Deni Avdija led the way as the Blazers extended their postseason hopes.

Crews are fighting a three‑alarm fire at an apartment building under construction near NE 100th and Burnside in northeast Portland. Officials are on scene and have urged residents to avoid the area.

A juvenile was arrested after a March shooting in NE Salem that left an adult hospitalized. Detectives say surveillance footage and evidence at the scene led to the arrest.

A 13-year-old was struck while walking in Brush Prairie; his family has launched a fundraiser and is calling for sidewalks and better lighting as prosecutors review the case.

Central Catholic and Friends of Trees settled a $29M wrongful‑death suit after 14‑year‑old Christopher Kelly was struck by a falling tree during a 2021 volunteer planting trip. Court papers say the deal was reached in February and avoids a trial set for this month.

A City‑hosted forum and PCCEP‑led roundtables will gather public input on the Portland Police union contract on Saturday; the session will be recorded.

Vancouver police arrested a suspect in a child‑luring investigation and booked him into Clark County Jail. Authorities had earlier released a photo seeking tips.