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Politics & Govt in ...
Riverdale and Canby have levies on the May 19 ballot to prevent teacher layoffs, lost school days and program cuts. Both districts say local taxes are needed to close budget gaps.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Portland scooter rider, identified as Kyle Stahl, died a week after a March 24 crash on NE Sandy Boulevard. Police cited the driver and the Major Crash Team is investigating.
Community & Society in ...
An audit found a sharp rise in ombudsman complaints from people experiencing homelessness in 2025, even as demographic reporting fell, complicating oversight.
A warrant was issued for ex‑Gresham officer Hector Carranza after he removed a court‑ordered ankle monitor on March 21; he had been indicted last year on multiple sexual‑offense counts.
Food & Drinks in ...
Kann, Gregory Gourdet’s live‑fire Haitian restaurant, hit No. 9 on Food & Wine's national list after a string of high‑profile honors including a 2023 James Beard win.
Multnomah County DA Nathan Vasquez announced the arrest and conviction of a 21-year-old accused of selling fentanyl in downtown Portland; bodycam footage will be released.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Portland’s Broadway Bridge is scheduled to reopen on April 12, 2026 after a six‑month deck replacement. The $21.8M project replaces failing lift‑span panels and restores streetcar and vehicle service.
State attorneys are reviewing video of two federal arrests inside the Marion County Courthouse after one detention appeared to rely on an administrative immigration action.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Two River Road businesses in Keizer were named as possible measles exposure sites on March 30; health officials are advising caution.
Weather & Environment in ...
Clear, cool morning in Portland with a Frost Advisory overnight; sunny and warmer later in the week.
A 47-year-old Logsden man was killed when his pickup ran off East Logsden Road and struck a barn; deputies say no other vehicles were involved.
A wrong-way vehicle drove through Tom McCall Waterfront Park and into the Willamette River Monday; one person was hospitalized and parts of SW Naito Parkway were closed during the investigation.
A hiker fell about 150 feet near the Stark Street viaduct in Troutdale; rescue crews used a high-angle rope system to haul the injured person to the road.
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