The 18th Annual 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade is set to take place in Southeast Portland on April 27, inviting the community to enjoy floats and festivities.

The Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site in Oregon, a National Historic Landmark, opens for the season on May 2, offering tours of the historic Chinese community hub.

Law enforcement responded to a gun-related threat at Estacada High School, which led to a lockdown. No firearm was found, and the suspects were later identified and located.

Portland Public Schools is requiring 250 custodians to repay wage overpayments from work done during a January ice storm, creating financial stress and frustration among workers.

A man was arrested after stealing a DHS vehicle and leading law enforcement on a 100 mph chase on Interstate 5. The pursuit ended with the vehicle overturned near Castle Rock, WA.

An Oregon man received a 48-month federal prison sentence for conspiracy to torture and kill monkeys for online videos, followed by three years supervised release.

Zachary Hendrickson, 32, died after his motorcycle collided with a car in Salem. The driver of the car, Shannon Evans, 54, is cooperating with the police investigation.

Vancouver Police Officer Andrea Mendoza was acquitted of a fourth-degree assault charge linked to her threatening to use a Taser on a suspect's genitals.

Governor Tina Kotek celebrates 10 years of the Regional Solutions Program, which brings together public, private, and civic sectors in Oregon for community and economic development, and announces new advisory committee members.

An Intel contractor is suing the company for $550,000, claiming exposure to toxic chemicals at an Oregon factory cost him his sense of taste and smell.

The Stephanie Inn in Cannon Beach, Oregon, was named one of the "15 Best Beach Resorts in the U.S." by Travel+Leisure, praised for its community feel and beautiful setting.

Oregon agencies are hosting a Wildfire Preparedness Weekend to educate on home defense against wildfires, with free admission sponsored by Portland General Electric.

Portland Public Schools faces a $30 million shortfall, proposing to cut 250 jobs, despite a $2.4 billion budget that deals with increasing costs and reduced federal support.