Union County has enacted a countywide burn ban effective immediately as hot, dry conditions leave fuels critically dry. Officials say only regulated ag burns and gas/pellet grills are allowed.

A man accused of being high on crystal meth allegedly walked into a Southeast Portland home daycare, pointed his finger like a gun and repeatedly said "Shoot," court papers say.

Portland Fire & Rescue says a woman suffered leg burns after a heavy house fire; crews reported heavy flames on the side of the home and remained on scene.

Business Oregon opened a $25M Industrial Site Loan Fund to help cities, ports and private partners ready land for manufacturing and other uses. Applications are open through early September.

A Portland thrift-store hunter paid $3.07 for a Wilt Chamberlain warmup; Sotheby’s has authenticated it and estimates it could fetch $150K–$250K at auction.

Gresham detectives arrested a suspect who allegedly posed as a child at youth sports and assaulted children; police are asking witnesses and tipsters to come forward.

The Oregonian’s investigation and related state research say Oregon’s school‑funding math undercounts students in poverty, leaving high‑need districts shortchanged and classrooms strapped.

A fire gutted the old 'Bear House' at the former Oregon Zoo in Washington Park early Monday. Crews contained the blaze, no injuries were reported, and investigators are probing the cause.

Dozens of complaints allege Safer Portland canvassers misled signers as officials verify more than 60,000 signatures for a ballot measure to boost police staffing.

TSA officers at PDX discovered more than 38 pounds of suspected marijuana in checked luggage; a 24-year-old passenger was pulled from a United flight and arraigned in Multnomah County.

Kansas‑based Freddy's is recruiting franchise partners to open at least 20 locations across Oregon, setting up new competition in Portland's burger market.

A man was arrested after witnesses say he tried to grab a 7-year-old at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Bystanders intervened and the child was treated for minor scratches.

A mild Portland weekend will bring highs near 80, then a warming trend next week may push inland spots toward the 90s while agencies flag elevated inland fire risk.