Light rain and fog in Portland today; steady showers into Monday and Small Craft Advisories tonight.

Portland Fire & Rescue said crews responded after heavy smoke was reported from a basement electrical room in a downtown high-rise; no injuries were reported initially.

Feed the Mass bought Old Town's Nourish Building and plans a grocery, programming space and its headquarters — a step to scale food-rescue and job training in the neighborhood.

A National Weather Service Beach Hazards Statement warns of sneaker waves along the South Central Oregon and Curry County coasts through Friday night.

An alternate on Portland’s new police oversight board refused to sign a confidentiality agreement, and City Council will consider removing him days before the board meets. The dispute raises early questions about secrecy and transparency in the board’s launch.

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.