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Sunny and warm Saturday; heavy rain and gusty winds arrive Monday. Expect showers, gusts and spotty thunderstorms on Memorial Day.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Shots were reported in Portland’s Lents neighborhood Friday morning; police cordoned SE 85th and Steele and found evidence markers but, per police, no obvious victims by mid-morning.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A newly built 154,646‑sf Meadowlark Industrial Center in Cornelius traded for $30M, fully leased to Omega Morgan and brokered by Colliers.
Sunny Friday with inland highs near 82; rain becomes likely on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. Boaters should monitor NWS advisories.
Meadowlark Place is under construction across from Beaverton’s library, promising 104 affordable senior homes with on‑site services and a Head Start classroom.
A federal judge vacated the BLM’s Blue and Gold approvals and paused logging near Yoncalla after finding evidence that protected old‑growth trees were mischaracterized. The agency must redo its review.
Clear skies and low 80s today in Portland, with rain likely returning on Monday, May 25, 2026. Plan ahead for Memorial Day outings.
A pretrial hearing for Lynn Benton in Oregon City was canceled after an hour-long wait. A retrial is scheduled for July after his 2016 conviction was overturned.
Food & Drinks in ...
Chefs Chase Dopson and Maggie Irwin’s Ma Cher brings seafood‑forward French‑Cajun dinners to NE Portland midweek. Gulf shrimp, blue crab and bayou classics anchor the menu.
Sunny afternoons return with inland highs near 73°F today and a hotter Thursday. Boaters should heed Small Craft Advisories for the Columbia River Bar.
Politics & Govt in ...
A settlement requires Columbia County Jail to change booking, release and federal-custody procedures to comply with Oregon’s Sanctuary Promise Act. Local oversight will track implementation.
Community & Society in ...
Clark County's 2026 Point‑in‑Time count shows an 18% overall decline, but family households with children rose about 16%, exposing a split in local progress.
Oregon paused issuing undercover plates to federal agencies and the DOJ has warned of possible litigation as the state reviews the policy.
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