Floodwaters pushed nearly 200 people from an RV park in Clatskanie on Saturday; shelters were opened while crews assess damage and the NWS warns more flooding is possible.

A 64-year-old truck driver from La Crosse, Wisconsin, was found dead after his semi left I‑84 westbound near Arlington; investigators suspect a medical emergency.

A Flood Watch runs through Saturday afternoon as saturated creeks and urban drains stay vulnerable. Expect a drier Saturday with highs near 51°F but heed closures in low spots.

SW Fairmount Boulevard is closed between SW Marquam Hill Road and SW Mt. Adams Drive after a landslide and downed trees, PBOT says. Crews are on scene and motorists should obey closure signs.

A new Black-led music club in Old Town mixes live sets, DJs and Southern-inspired small plates while its owners build a multi-floor arts incubator.

Flood Watch through Saturday as an atmospheric river hits Portland; expect 1–2 inches in the valley and gusty winds. Allow extra time for travel.

The Washington State OII has named the two Vancouver officers involved in a Dec. 27 shooting, and the city released bodycam video as investigators collect footage and witness statements.

Baka Umai has quietly opened the Ramen Den on NW 23rd, serving the full ramen menu with table service and a cocktail program rolling out soon. The Hawthorne kitchen will continue to supply noodles and broth.

City Manager Krishna Namburi announced Chief Trevor Womack will retire May 22, 2026, after a 34‑year career; Assistant Chief Brandon Ditto will serve as interim.

Clark County approved a $7.5 million settlement with the widow of Vancouver Officer Donald Sahota, resolving a federal wrongful‑death suit tied to his 2022 killing. The council’s unanimous vote closes the civil case.

Three senior aides to Gov. Tina Kotek announced departures Wednesday, prompting a reshuffle of deputies and outside advisers as the legislative session ends. Internal promotions and new advisors are meant to keep policy work on track.

A new secret‑shopper study found only 35% of Portland primary‑care clinics would accept new Medicare patients, and median waits where appointments were offered hit about 61 days. The authors point to market consolidation and high Medicare Advantage enrollment as likely bottlenecks.

Oregon officials say the Department of Revenue blocked nearly $2 billion in attempted tax‑refund fraud over five years, with more than $1.4 billion stopped in 2024. DOR points taxpayers to online reporting and identity‑protection tools.