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.

A car was set on fire outside Portland City Commissioner Rene Gonzalez's home; it's being investigated as arson. No injuries occurred, and officials condemned the violence.

An Oregon Secretary of State audit criticizes the Oregon Medical Board for an inconsistent and inequitable disciplinary process of healthcare professionals.

A jury awarded $85 million to nine victims of the 2020 Oregon wildfires, finding utility company PacifiCorp potentially facing billions in liabilities.

Mt. Tabor Park in Portland sustained major damage from a storm, with many trees downed and a picnic shelter destroyed. Clean-up may take days, and power outages impact thousands. Community assistance and donations help with restoration efforts.

The inaugural ACP RECHARGE energy storage summit will take place in Portland this June, promising to be a key event for industry leaders to discuss innovations and the sector's growth.

Lily Gladstone has received a groundbreaking Oscar nomination for Best Actress, a first for a Native American. The Mountlake Terrace High School grad's performance in "Killers of the Flower Moon" is both a career highlight and a significant moment for Indigenous actors in film.

A 56-year-old woman from Cottage Grove was indicted for making violent threats online against co-workers and various minorities; she admitted to posting the content and was found with an arsenal of weapons.

Joshua Page, 35, died from a gunshot wound in an early morning shooting in Portland, marking another homicide in the city this year. The police are investigating and seeking public tips.