New state and city rules mean swimmers under 14 must be supervised by an adult during play swims. Portland will use wristbands and swim tests to sort access this summer.

Sunny and warm Thursday with highs near 86°F. Showers and isolated thunderstorms possible tonight, mainly over the Cascades; localized downpours could affect late commutes.

A judge sentenced Christopher Pray to 57 months for stealing a state van during his Aug. 30, 2023 escape; the term will run with a 22-year sentence he drew in 2024.

Central City Concern bought Old Town’s 121 NW Everett for about $11M and will convert the office tower into a recovery and employment campus.

Sunny and warm today with highs near 81°F. Thunderstorms become possible Thursday, mainly over the Cascades.

Backers of Initiative Petition 28 say they've submitted more than the signatures needed to push a measure that would strip hunting and fishing exemptions toward the November ballot. State officials must still verify the names before anything is final.

Cloudy, cool Tuesday with a slight chance of afternoon showers and gusty winds. Boaters face hazardous seas; a warmer, drier spell moves in midweek.

NWS warns of elevated sneaker-wave danger on the Oregon coast through Tuesday; waves can run far up beaches and roll heavy driftwood. Keep kids and pets close and stay back from the surf.

Steady rain and gusty south‑southwest winds arrive Monday, May 25. Expect wet commutes and gusty coastal conditions.

A woman was critically injured in an Old Town assault on Friday night; police arrested a 64‑year‑old man who was booked on attempted murder and other charges. Detectives are asking the public for tips and video.

A bear cub was shot near downtown Canby after officers tracked it to a tree and determined it posed an immediate public‑safety risk. Officials called the outcome "unfortunate."

A state certification panel cleared a Portland officer who struck a protester in 2020, allowing him to keep his law-enforcement certification amid renewed calls for oversight.

Lena Brands LLC has filed for Chapter 11 after abruptly closing all Oregon Shari’s locations; creditors and workers are pressing claims as the Delaware case proceeds.