The Oregon Museum Grant committee is set to review funding applications for state heritage institutions on May 15, with the Oregon Heritage Commission to finalize grants on May 20.

Phillip Lawrence Nelson faces justice with a guilty verdict in the 2020 double homicide. Sentencing is set for May, concluding the trial for the slayings in Northeast Portland.

A person was rescued from a fire at Emmons Place Apartments in Portland's Pearl District, suffering potentially life-threatening injuries. The fire, which occurred on the fourth floor, is believed to have been accidental.

Portland Fire & Rescue saved a person from a fourth-floor apartment fire in the Pearl District; the victim is being treated for serious injuries. The fire's cause is under investigation, though a stovetop burner was on.

Murals have been introduced in Oregon Department of Human Services offices to create welcoming environments for visitors experiencing stress or trauma.

Multnomah County officials discuss reforms after a spike in jail deaths, with measures to improve health assessments, staff training, and contraband detection in response to 10 fatalities since 2022.

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.