Food carts Tokyo Sando and Bing Mi return to downtown Portland, enhancing the Midtown Beer Garden with Japanese sandwiches and jianbings, and contribute to the city's culinary revival.

Seattle Parks and Recreation opens applications for summer picnic spots, using a lottery system starting the first business day in March, with a first-come, first-served policy post-February.

Skyler Lee-Stiles, 26, has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Southeast Portland, facing charges including Criminally Negligent Homicide.

Tigard High School's beloved basketball coach, Shawn Alderman, passed away at 52, with his significant educational and coaching legacy, including a 2002 state championship, being mourned by the school community.

Country music star Toby Keith has passed away at 62 from stomach cancer, leaving a legacy of patriotic anthems and widespread influence in the music world.

An Alaska Airlines flight made an emergency landing after a door plug detached midair due to missing bolts, raising concerns over Boeing 737 Max 9 safety and maintenance.

Portland police arrested 14 individuals, seized drugs, and served warrants during a narcotics operation on Northeast 122nd Avenue, responding to community concerns over local drug activity.

Firefighters responded to a significant fire in Portland's Humboldt area, with PF&R reporting via social media. The incident caused traffic diversions and concerns about the fire spreading to nearby buildings.

Creston Elementary in Portland closed areas due to fungi contamination; the issue is severe in rooms for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Repairs are planned following an air quality report.

Portland officials report a decrease in car thefts but a significant rise in retail thefts, with law enforcement focusing on organized crime and successful prosecutions of repeat offenders.

Amber Pearson's severe OCD and epilepsy improved considerably after receiving a groundbreaking brain implant that has allowed her to be present in her daily life without being preoccupied with compulsions.

The Oregon Supreme Court ruled that eight GOP senators who walked out last year are ineligible for reelection, interpreting Measure 113 as reflecting voter intent.

Oregon lawmakers are meeting for a crucial 35-day session focusing on housing and the fentanyl crisis, with Democratic Governor Tina Kotek aiming to allocate $500 million for housing development.