The City of Portland has issued a public notice for a land use request for a design review at 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, inviting community input on potential development.

Authorities captured Richard David Simms, Jr., a suspect in the November homicide of Nicole Davis in Portland, charging him with second-degree murder and related crimes.

Portland firefighters quickly extinguished two separate house fires late Monday night; one started in a shed and spread to a house, while the other was on the second story of another home. No injuries were reported in either incident.

Brett Pruett was sentenced to three life terms without parole for a 2020 triple homicide in Portland after being convicted of charges including first-degree murder.

Salem is hosting a free 'Scam Jam' event on March 26 to educate the public on avoiding scams, with presentations by the DFR, AARP, FTC, and state divisions at Roth’s Catering and Event Center.

Oregon's new Prescription Drug Affordability Board seeks public input on drug costs through forums, aiming to establish upper payment limits for medications.

Sea lions congregate at Portland's docks near the Columbia River, a phenomenon locals note as common during this season, attributed to them following food sources like smelt.

The Portland Pickles baseball team is set to open a sports bar in North Portland with a 3-story game screen and a menu featuring a variety of hot dogs.

Two men were shot in Portland's Lloyd District from a moving vehicle outside a bar; their injuries are not life-threatening. No arrests have been made, and the police are seeking information.

A Portland man is charged with assault and bias crimes following attacks where racial slurs were used against a neighbor. He was released after the first incident but re-arrested following another assault.

The Clean Air Construction Small Grants Program is providing financial incentives for construction businesses to upgrade or retrofit their equipment to reduce emissions, with up to $10,000 available per piece.

Cryptosporidium has been detected in Portland's tap water, posing a risk to immunocompromised individuals. The city is working on installing treatment systems by 2027.

The National Weather Service predicts a series of sunny days and mild temperatures for Portland, with clear skies and highs up to 75°F. Enjoyable weather is expected to last into next week with a chance of rain returning by Wednesday.