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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 33-year-old was arrested after shots were fired outside the U.S. Market in northeast Salem; police say no one was injured.
Politics & Govt in ...
An omnibus Oregon health bill would expand who can deliver psilocybin services, raise charity‑care limits and change hospital billing and insurer rules.
A traffic stop at a Salem Motel 6 led deputies to seize multiple loaded firearms and book two people on weapons-related charges.
Community & Society in ...
Portland’s shift from neighborhood fundraisers to a districtwide foundation has coincided with a steep fall in donations, forcing the Fund for PPS to stretch scarce dollars amid deep budget pressure.
Police say a 62-year-old Salem man stabbed a woman in West Salem; she reached a Keizer Walgreens for help and was taken to Salem Hospital. Detectives are asking for tips.
Real Estate & Development in ...
ECONorthwest presented its annual State of the Economy at the Portland Metro Chamber forum, with new data on migration, job growth and downtown recovery. The companion downtown report was also unveiled.
Multnomah County deputies recovered an adult man's body from the Columbia River near Lady Island on Wednesday; the medical examiner and sheriff's office are investigating.
Three Sellwood shops report thousands in losses after a series of break-ins; owners and police are now hunting for leads.
Court filings say a 51-year-old man attacked a transgender woman at the PSU MAX platform; he faces bias, assault and weapons charges and is due back in court on Feb. 18.
Bright paint and anti‑ICE graffiti turned up at Dean’s Car Care in Northeast Portland, which Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez co-owns. Police say reports have been taken and investigations are ongoing.
Portland police say a pedestrian was struck in a hit-and-run near Mt. Tabor Park. Investigators have called in the Major Crash Team and are asking for video or tips.
Parks & Nature in ...
After years offline, Portland's Thompson Elk statue and fountain are back on SW Main Street following a multi‑agency restoration. The work adds seismic and water‑saving upgrades.
A Gresham resident was jailed after a stabbing at a home that sheriff's deputies and SWAT raided months earlier; the victim was hospitalized with serious injuries.
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