A man was critically injured outside a North Portland Denny’s and a neighbor, 39‑year‑old Christopher Parkins, has been arrested on attempted murder and related charges.

After a nearly two‑year gap, the Secure Rural Schools program will send nearly $100M to Oregon counties to restore roads, schools and public‑safety budgets.

Portland teachers and Asian garment workers launched a joint campaign pressing Nike to pay about $2 billion to Oregon and to push for higher supplier wages.

Showers will soak Portland through Wednesday with a short Small Craft Advisory this morning. Offshore seas could top 10 feet Wednesday evening—boaters beware.

Nearly 30 businesses, unions and utilities asked the Oregon Court of Appeals to block the Climate Protection Program, saying caps and penalties will raise energy costs.

A Lake Oswego caregiver was indicted on April 8 for allegedly stealing credit-card and identity information from elderly clients. Beaverton police say more victims may exist.

An 18-year-old Mark Morris High senior died after a rollover on a private road in Kelso; deputies say alcohol was a factor and the driver is cooperating.

A powerful explosion destroyed a home in the Glasgow area of Coos County, leaving one person dead and damaging nearby houses. Crews scattered debris and searched the neighborhood.

A federal judge ordered prosecutors to look for video or photos after defense lawyers alleged officers posed for a 'trophy photo' of an arrested protester; sentencing is now set for May 15, 2026.

Sunny, near‑70s weekend inland; light rain chance Monday evening and a wetter stretch likely midweek.

The Dalles High School went into lockdown Friday after a report of shots being fired. Officials say investigators were assessing the threat and no injuries were reported.

Investigations link unstaffed clothing donation bins to more than 30 documented deaths across North America. Portland officials and charities are being urged to consider design fixes and stronger rules.

Frost and freeze warnings linger through 9 AM Friday for valley pockets; most of Portland warms into the low 60s. A warm weekend heads toward the low 70s with rain chances returning Monday.