OHA is directing roughly $78 million in early Rural Health Transformation awards while launching a Catalyst grant round with proposals due May 26.

A Portland & Western freight train derailed in northeast Salem and struck a semi near Cherry Ave NE and Johnson St NE. No injuries were reported and multiple streets are closed.

Oregon will pay $295,000 to settle a federal lawsuit by a transgender prisoner who said she was housed with men and subjected to assaults and degrading searches. The payout resolves a 2021 civil‑rights suit and follows a 2023 order that found she was likely abused in custody.

A 55-year-old Pendleton woman died after her Tahoe struck a semi on I‑84 near milepost 207; investigators say she was likely not wearing a seatbelt.

Vancouver police released footage of an April 4 parking‑lot arrest that the department called a "violent struggle." The Clark County Sheriff's Office is investigating the officers' use of force.

OHSU researchers mapped a serotonin-linked brain circuit that can trigger phantom ringing in mice, suggesting why some antidepressants may worsen tinnitus.

Anthony D’Montrez Crawford pleaded guilty to federal child‑sex‑trafficking charges after investigators say he transported a 17‑year‑old to Seattle for commercial sex. Sentencing is set for Aug. 19.

A man was critically injured outside a North Portland Denny’s and a neighbor, 39‑year‑old Christopher Parkins, has been arrested on attempted murder and related charges.

After a nearly two‑year gap, the Secure Rural Schools program will send nearly $100M to Oregon counties to restore roads, schools and public‑safety budgets.

Portland teachers and Asian garment workers launched a joint campaign pressing Nike to pay about $2 billion to Oregon and to push for higher supplier wages.

Showers will soak Portland through Wednesday with a short Small Craft Advisory this morning. Offshore seas could top 10 feet Wednesday evening—boaters beware.

Nearly 30 businesses, unions and utilities asked the Oregon Court of Appeals to block the Climate Protection Program, saying caps and penalties will raise energy costs.

A Lake Oswego caregiver was indicted on April 8 for allegedly stealing credit-card and identity information from elderly clients. Beaverton police say more victims may exist.