Portland is launching a $20M, five‑year e‑bike rebate program to subsidize more than 6,000 bikes for income‑qualified residents. Applications and safety training kick off in April 2026.

Portland Fire & Rescue says crews are on scene at the Holiday Inn on Hayden Island after smoke was reported from the roof. No injuries were reported in the initial alert.

Busy Hands Montessori abruptly shut after a staff "mass resignation," leaving more than 80 children without classrooms and families facing thousands in lost tuition.

A federal PREA audit praised frontline staff at MacLaren for protecting youth, but the report arrives amid dozens of abuse complaints, criminal probes and a grand jury review.

Union leaders call the tentative deal historic, saying it includes a large across‑the‑board raise and workplace fixes. Members begin ratification votes Tuesday morning.

A stolen-car pursuit through downtown Salem ended when the vehicle struck a police cruiser and the driver was arrested and booked into Marion County Jail.

Made in Old Town canceled its Old Town manufacturing campus after a $7M Prosper Portland loan, leaving neighbors and workforce partners scrambling.

A state review describes how a Ridgefield DUI stop turned deadly when a deputy repeatedly stabbed a man being processed for a breath test.

A Vancouver man in a Batman mask was arrested after police say he chased a Black man with a pitchfork and used racial slurs, according to court documents.

BEA’s new figures show outdoor recreation made up 2.7% of Oregon's GDP in 2024, underscoring its role in jobs, tourism and gear manufacturing.

Two Salem health-care locations were named as measles exposure sites; officials say anyone present during the listed times should check vaccination status and watch for symptoms.

A Woodburn man has been charged after prosecutors say he left a voicemail threatening to kill a U.S. senator on Nov. 12, 2025. He appeared in federal court in Portland and was released pending further proceedings.

Providence is seeking a buyer for Providence Health Plan, the Portland-based insurer covering roughly 440,000 members. The move could affect state employee coverage and trigger state review.