Breeze Airways adds new flights from Portland to North Carolina and Florida starting May 24, with introductory fares available until February 5. The routes include nonstop flights to Raleigh-Durham and one-stop to Jacksonville.

Riley James Hinds of Portland faces federal charges for intent to distribute drugs and possessing firearms, after officials intercepted an MDMA shipment and found various narcotics and 42 guns at his home.

President Biden announced a $5 billion investment in U.S. transportation infrastructure during a visit to the Blatnik Bridge, emphasizing job creation and nationwide improvements.

The Oregon Zoo plans a major revamp to upgrade habitats and enhance visitor experience while emphasizing conservation and climate action, with the proposed campus layout awaiting a 2024 adoption.

The USDA extended the deadline for Oregonians in 11 counties to request replacement SNAP benefits following a January ice storm until February 16. Eligible residents can apply for reimbursements for food lost to power outages or water damage.

Portland Police are searching for Analiesa Golde for second-degree murder of Phillip E. Pierce. She may be driving a burnt orange Toyota 4Runner. Public warned not to approach.

Portland's Interim Fire Chief warns of ambulance shortages and risks to public safety, pressuring Multnomah County for a change in staffing requirements for emergency response teams.

Western US lawmakers are pushing to make Pacific Standard Time permanent, aiming to end the biannual clock changes associated with Daylight Saving Time.

The NWSL announces the 2024 season schedule with the Portland Thorns opening against Kansas City, highlighting increased exposure from a new media rights deal and an expanded playoff format.

Portland's Water Bureau has reduced lead in drinking water, staying under federal limits with new treatments endorsed by the Oregon Health Authority, maintaining the city's clean water reputation.

Portland's weather on Thursday includes showers and temperatures in the low 50s, with wet snow on Mt. Hood and an atmospheric river starting Friday. A drier pattern may begin Sunday.

Two Oregon restaurants, The Riv and Lucky Cat Ramen, earned spots on Yelp's "Top 100 Places to Eat in 2024," notable as no Portland establishments were listed.

A Portland man received an 8-year sentence for an armed robbery at a marijuana grow site in Oregon where he impersonated police and led a multi-county car chase.