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.

A proposed Oregon legislative concept would force insurers to account for homeowner wildfire hardening or else offer discounts, with regulators reviewing insurers’ models.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife is offering up to $10,000 after a radio-collared gray wolf (OR186) was found dead north of Yamsay Mountain. Investigators are working with Oregon State Police and asking the public for tips.

The Prineville DMV in Oregon is closed due to staffing issues; alternative services are available online and nearby.

Residents in Portland protest against ICE activities and Trump administration, expressing concerns for civil liberties, drawing parallels to civil rights issues on MLK Day, and resulting in some arrests during a sit-in at an ICE facility.

Two Portland officers were shot following a weapons threat report; the suspect fled and remains at large despite a manhunt involving specialized police units.

Woody, a six-year-old Portland dog, recovered after DoveLewis removed a skull tumor; vets say multi-hour surgery and close follow-up made the outcome possible.

The Army Corps has launched an EIS for a $1.5B plan to bury a high‑voltage cable under the Columbia River; virtual scoping meetings are set next week. Tribes and shipping interests are raising alarms.