State ethics commissioners will meet May 8 to decide whether six Portland councilors violated public‑meetings law at a private August retreat. Investigators recommended dismissal but the panel could still act.

An Oregon federal judge refused to dismiss Columbia Sportswear's trademark suit against Columbia University, leaving claims over one-word "Columbia" apparel to move forward in Portland federal court.

A Heat Advisory runs in Portland on Sunday, May 3; inland highs will hit the low 90s. Find cooling centers and simple safety tips for the afternoon heat.

PacifiCorp joined CAISO’s new Extended Day‑Ahead Market on May 1, a move the utility says could cut costs and boost reliability for Oregon customers.

Heat Advisory in effect this Sunday as highs spike into the low 90s. Find cooling spaces and shift outdoor plans to the morning or evening.

Fast-moving thunderstorms on May 1 brought marble-sized hail, lightning and gusts to the Siskiyou Mountains and parts of Jackson County, creating hazardous conditions for hikers and drivers.

A roughly 6-foot-wide sinkhole opened in the center lane of SW Alder at SW 2nd on Friday; city crews blocked the lane and are assessing the scene.

A California investor paid $30.7M for the 167-unit Grant Park Village Quimby in Northeast Portland as local rents cool and new construction slows.

Ball will open a 47‑acre aluminum can plant in Millersburg, expected in 2026, creating more than 100 jobs and boosting Oregon's manufacturing and exports.

Federal prosecutors say eight people were charged in a multi‑state smuggling ring that allegedly concealed fentanyl and meth inside toys and cereal boxes bound for Oregon.

Portland Fire & Rescue called a second alarm and declared the Belmont blaze defensive; a PIO was en route to the scene.

A shed fire in University Park spread into a nearby house and a second structure Thursday; Portland Fire said a PIO was en route.

Landlords and a PSU survey say a proposed vacancy fee could scare off buyers and chill investment as Portland studies penalties for empty buildings.