Portland Police Chief Bob Day calls for the immediate opening of a 24/7 sobering center to address public safety and taxpayer concerns, ahead of a scheduled deflection center opening and the implementation of a new bill.

A fire in North Portland sparked by a barbecue grill damaged two homes and left seven people displaced; the cause is under investigation. Another fire hit Wilderness Rim, North Bend, affecting two homes without injuries, with investigations ongoing.

Portland Mayor and Police Chief condemn Deputy Sean Grayson's fatal shooting of Sonya Massey; body camera footage released; Grayson's patchy work history revealed; Portland vandalism leads to arrests.

Portland will remove its first Heritage Tree, an iconic elm dating back to the 1870s, due to safety concerns after severe weather damage. A replacement will be planted in 2025.

A shooting in Salem's Riverfront Park resulted in no injuries but caused property damage, with 96 bullet casings found and the park's carousel building hit.

Oregon State University researchers recorded the first-ever footage of a basking shark being struck by a ship, highlighting the threats marine life faces from vessel collisions.

Approximately 100 people gathered in Portland to protest Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech to the U.S. Congress, alongside wider national dissent.

Oregon allocates over $13 million from opioid lawsuit settlements to bolster addiction treatment programs across the state, with particular support for underserved areas and collaboration between jails and service providers.

I-84 in Eastern Oregon has reopened after the Durkee Fire prompted closures. The fire remains at 0% containment and has created its own weather patterns. Residents are urged to follow evacuation guidelines amidst fire-fighting efforts.

The Bethel Baptist Church in North Portland has been repeatedly vandalized, resulting in extensive damage and leading the congregation to seek a temporary new location.

A pedestrian, Michael Sissell, was fatally struck by a vehicle in Marion County. The driver cooperated with officials and no charges have been filed; the investigation continues.

A power outage in Northeast Portland left over 3,000 residents without electricity early Monday morning, with repairs and cause investigation underway by Pacific Power.

Portland's Pride Festival featured a booth by city officials to educate attendees on ranked-choice voting and the Nov. 5 election, including a mock election for participants to rank Drag Queens and Kings.