Friends of Frog Ferry is selling “shares” as donations — with naming rights and perks — to raise $2M and try to unlock the public funding needed for a Willamette River ferry. Organizers point to the Green Bay Packers’ fan‑ownership model as inspiration.

More than 69,000 Oregon households were disconnected in 2025 even as moratoriums were in place; advocates want penalties and audits after wrongful shutoffs.

A Multnomah County judge found Dorian Cannon guilty except for insanity in the 2022 Old Town stabbing death of veteran Anthony Hartley; Cannon will be committed to the Oregon State Hospital.

Washington County is holding a Hillsboro neighborhood workshop tonight ahead of a planned Aloha safe‑rest village with about 60 pallet shelters and on‑site case management. County and operator materials promise 24/7 staffing and neighborhood safeguards.

Chilly morning with frost pockets, then a sunny afternoon and a warm Thursday. Showers and possible storms arrive Friday; rain is likely this weekend.

Volunteers of America paused services at its NE Portland women's residential center citing safety concerns, leaving residents scrambling and partners stepping in. VOA says clients will be transitioned to local providers.

A Dallas mother and daughter are rebuilding after a Jan. 20 barn fire destroyed their barn and killed more than 20 animals that supported 4‑H and FFA programs.

Arc’teryx is increasing its Portland office presence to support a growing footwear business unit and product-design hub. The move tightens the city’s pull for footwear talent.

Three Multnomah County providers have been charged or pleaded guilty in linked Medicaid fraud cases, prosecutors say. The Oregon DOJ says the cases were handled by its Medicaid Fraud Unit.

Early bureau updates say Portland crews battled a fully involved car fire under a freeway overpass and six people were being transported.

Bystanders performed CPR while fans called the scene "total chaos" after a medical emergency at Bruce Springsteen’s Portland show. Officials offered limited details.

A 20-year-old was cited after allegedly smashing a glass vase on Mayor Keith Wilson’s porch during an anti‑ICE protest that marched from Wilshire Park.

Portland Water Bureau found trace Cryptosporidium in late‑March Bull Run samples; officials say tap water is safe for most but at‑risk residents should consult doctors.