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.

A 51-year-old man died after an April 7 hit-and-run in NE Portland; police say the driver fled and the case is under investigation. Authorities are asking for tips.

State figures show Oregon’s retail payrolls have fallen far faster than the national average, driven by e‑commerce growth and a string of store closures.

The Khao Niew food cart at Portland State University is closing after owner Nong Phimmoungkhoun was detained by ICE, the business said in an Instagram post.

OHA is directing roughly $78 million in early Rural Health Transformation awards while launching a Catalyst grant round with proposals due May 26.

A Portland & Western freight train derailed in northeast Salem and struck a semi near Cherry Ave NE and Johnson St NE. No injuries were reported and multiple streets are closed.