A corrections grand jury found Multnomah County's jails strained by aging facilities, understaffing and funding politics; it urged consolidation and a transition center to support reentry.

Police say there’s no ongoing threat after a critical incident closed streets near NW 14th and Raleigh in the Pearl District. Investigators are working the scene and a PPB PIO is en route.

A deleted TikTok by a Portland mother saying she'd rather kill her children than face ICE has sparked outrage, reports to CPS and renewed fears about enforcement.

A McMinnville pursuit ended Monday when a BMW’s tire failed on NW Meadowlake Road and deputies arrested the driver, who faces felony and traffic charges.

County officials warn an $87 million shortfall — roughly 26% of the Homeless Services budget — could force shelter closures and cut rent-assistance programs in the Portland area.

Brian and James Malarkey will open The Malarkey in the Pearl — a 250‑seat steakhouse with Pacific Northwest seafood and theatrical decor, including stripper poles. The room is targeting July 2026.

Two Portland teens were arrested and indicted in a 23-count case tied to a November shooting that later killed 56-year-old Kevin Cooper.

A Western speakeasy called Sips & Slice is headed to downtown Canby, offering smoky cocktails and savory hand pies from the team behind Church of Smoke. Owners are aiming for a mid‑February opening.

The FBI is asking for photos and video after a Friday protest breach at the Eugene Federal Building. Local officials say windows were smashed and some people entered the facility while staff were inside.

Court filings show David Farley and two health providers settled a sweeping lawsuit brought by roughly 180 former patients, leaving Providence as the lone defendant.

National Weather Service forecasts rain and clouds for Portland, Oregon, with varying chances of precipitation throughout the upcoming week and temperatures in the mid-50s to 60 degrees.

Beaverton's South Cooper Mountain already has more than 1,600 homes and plans for thousands more, parks and hundreds of affordable units.

Yamhill County Sheriff's Office warns of a scam where callers posing as deputies ask for money to resolve fake legal issues. They use spoofed numbers and real personnel names. The Sheriff advises verifying calls and educating vulnerable individuals.