DOE has reportedly narrowed the BPA administrator search to two finalists — a decision that could shift transmission planning, rates and the agency’s market strategy.

Bankrate and federal alerts show AI-powered voice and text scams are rising. Here’s how fraudsters use synthetic audio and what to do if you’re targeted.

Five Pacific County projects — from an Ilwaco reservoir upgrade to a Long Beach sewer overhaul — are chasing roughly $10.2 million in community project funding.

The Oregon Supreme Court will decide whether Meta must hand over Instagram and Facebook records sought by a defendant in a Salem homicide, a clash of privacy law and defendants’ rights. The outcome could ripple beyond Oregon.

A Clackamas County retail-theft operation on April 30 led to 24 arrests, the sheriff’s office said.

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.