Attorney General Dan Rayfield, with 18 other states' attorneys general, defends Section 2 of the VRA, opposing a court ruling that limits challenges to discriminatory voting policies.

Martin Manzo Negrete was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in Oregon's largest methamphetamine bust and will have five years of supervised release.

A pedestrian was killed in Gresham, Oregon, after being struck by a vehicle, which then hit a power pole. No outages occurred, and the area was closed for investigation.

Two Clackamas County bridge repair specialists shared their work experiences with students at River Mill Elementary School's career day, focusing on job enjoyment and safety.

Oregon insurance companies have proposed rate increases for 2026, with individual plans rising by 3.9 to 12.9%, and small group plans by 5.1 to 21.5%. Public input is invited until June 20.

Clackamas County officials advise people floating down Clackamas River to use PFDs, avoid alcohol, pack out trash, and consider alternative launch points due to limited spaces at popular parks.

Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability decided on a zoning adjustment at 3600 N Interstate Ave, and residents can appeal until June 16, 2025.

PBOT announced construction on N Kilpatrick Street, from June 2-9, for road repair and repaving, causing possible delays and recommending alternate routes.

North Portland roadwork on N Kilpatrick St starts June 2, affecting local traffic. Only TriMet buses can pass; others should find alternative routes. Sidewalks remain open.

Governor Kotek and Mayor Wilson discuss plans to tackle Portland's housing shortage by converting offices to residential units and constructing 5,000 multifamily homes in three years, with incentives for developers and a focus on sustainability.

Oregon's House passed SB 470 to protect renters' privacy, allowing legal action against hosts who record guests without consent in private areas like bedrooms and bathrooms.

Oregon House passes SB 426, a bill allowing construction workers to sue for unpaid wages, targeting project owners and general contractors to combat wage theft.

A Salem man, Rico Rigutto, was sentenced to nine years in prison for drug trafficking, involving fentanyl, meth, and heroin, after a substantial seizure of drugs and firearms.