Portland faces a 93°F Thursday under a Heat Advisory, with patchy smoke expected to clear by evening. Cooler, drier weather arrives over the weekend.

Tickets cost $10, though food and drinks are ordered à la carte at the two Central Eastside dinners.

A Corvallis man is dead after a rollover crash shut Highway 20 near Philomath. Investigators are asking drivers for information.

Sixteen Oregon Democrats want a comprehensive audit of OPERF, citing concerns about private equity, fees and a decade-long gap since the last broad review.

Pamana is bringing its acclaimed Filipino dinner service to Expatriate’s former Northeast Portland home this fall, while brunch stays at The Hoxton.

A suspect was wounded and arrested after officers confronted someone with a handgun near River Bend County Park east of Sweet Home. Highway 20 was closed overnight during the investigation.

Newly surfaced records show Courtney Love sought Kurt Cobain’s complete Seattle police file—and wanted no copies left behind.

An ODHS worker is accused of forgetting an 8-month-old baby in an unlocked Bend van. The child was found unharmed, but the case carries a serious neglect charge.

The Grasshopper Fire has surged to 23,672 acres with zero containment as Wasco County evacuation zones remain active. Fire officials will brief residents Friday evening in Maupin.

North Plains is bringing in a short-term city manager after resignations emptied key seats and left services strained.

A late-night movie screening at Clackamas Town Center ended in an evacuation after reports of possible gunshots. No injuries were reported, and deputies said there was no threat to the public.

Hillsboro’s Jim’s Ice Cream will close Aug. 23 after surviving a devastating car crash and a year-long rebuild.

Portland housing-tech company OneApp has leased 16,000 square feet at Field Office for a new headquarters and plans to hire.