Several Portland-area governments are years behind on required audits. Staffing shortages and a 2023 law that removed a key penalty have left the state with few enforcement tools.

A former Orangetheory Slabtown coach admitted to pocketing donations from charity classes; prosecutors say at least $24,025 is missing and 25 nonprofits were named for restitution.

Emergency crews responded to a train crash near SE 12th and SE Clinton in southeast Portland at about 11:20 a.m.; few details have been released and the story is developing.

A Portland mother, Mary Jo Jacobo, was sentenced to 7 years, 10 months after pleading guilty in her 2‑year‑old daughter’s death and a later armed carjacking.

A permitting reversal cleared a path for a Dairy Queen with a drive‑thru on SE Division, but a Feb. 25 hearing will determine whether construction can move forward.

A Hillsboro jury awarded $800K to two public defenders who said a sheriff's deputy blocked their courtroom access in episodes they say were racially motivated.

Region 1 ACT is holding an informational workshop on transportation project prioritization under ODOT's ten-year plan on January 28, accessible via link or phone.

Councilor Loretta Smith released a statement after a shooting wounded two Portland officers, expressing relief they are stable, condemning violence, and thanking first responders.

Oregon startups pulled in nearly $1 billion in VC in 2025, a surge driven largely by a huge funding round for Agility Robotics and wider AI-driven investor interest.

A fire in Oregon City caused a household to be displaced, but no injuries were reported as Clackamas Fire responded and safely evacuated humans and pets, later controlling the fire with a coordinated effort.

After three decades leading the Oregon Business Council, Duncan Wyse is handing the presidency to John Tapogna. The change, effective March 1, 2026, marks a leadership shift at an influential statewide business-policy group.

Authorities are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the culprits of the illegal killing of a protected gray wolf, known as OR186, in Oregon.

Two injured law enforcement officers are expected to fully recover, as confirmed by the Multnomah County Sheriff via social media. Sheriff O’Donnell supports the PPB during this time.