Portland Fire & Rescue called a second alarm and declared the Belmont blaze defensive; a PIO was en route to the scene.

A shed fire in University Park spread into a nearby house and a second structure Thursday; Portland Fire said a PIO was en route.

Landlords and a PSU survey say a proposed vacancy fee could scare off buyers and chill investment as Portland studies penalties for empty buildings.

The Portland Fire unveiled a new center-court called "The Fire Pit" at Moda Center this week. The floor blends a basket‑weave three‑point arc with a rose‑and‑flame logo.

State fish-and-wildlife troopers reviewed video that appears to show a person taking migratory-bird eggs from a nest near Rivervilla Park. Authorities are asking anyone with footage or tips to call the TIP hotline.

Portland Fire & Rescue says an arborist was injured in a tree rescue Wednesday; communications shifted to face‑to‑face and the PIO is monitoring. Officials say updates are pending.

A fact‑check found several key claims from the second Oregon GOP debate were misleading or unsupported, from literacy and incarceration links to payroll and downtown vacancy numbers.

A Prineville cyclist was killed in a late‑night crash on Highway 380; Oregon State Police arrested a Prineville woman on suspicion of DUII as investigators work the scene.

Portland's Face Plant — a Swan Island plant‑based drive‑thru — landed on Food & Wine's top‑6 new burger list for its shakes, nuggets and convincing plant burgers. The national nod amplifies local expansion talk.

A 24-year-old Hermiston man was killed early Sunday after being struck while walking in a travel lane on I‑84 near Hood River. Oregon State Police are asking witnesses to call.

A 40-year-old Eugene woman was struck and killed crossing OR‑42 near Roseburg late April 25; Oregon State Police say the crash is under investigation.

Alex Phan and Miles Palacios are squaring off for Metro District 4 in the May 19, 2026 primary. Fundraising, unions and housing policy are defining the race.

A Multnomah County jury awarded $150K to Jeffrey Buckmeyer's estate after finding a Target employee's 2018 child‑porn accusation false. The verdict caps a yearslong legal fight.