Clark County's 2026 Point‑in‑Time count shows an 18% overall decline, but family households with children rose about 16%, exposing a split in local progress.

Oregon paused issuing undercover plates to federal agencies and the DOJ has warned of possible litigation as the state reviews the policy.

A judge sentenced Tyler Sage to 15 years for the 2021 Gresham shooting that killed 15‑year‑old Lowgunn Ivey; the case had previously featured a mistaken jail release and plea deals.

A plaque honoring Darcelle XV Showplace was defaced with hate speech; the owner says the marker has been cleaned and the community is shaken.

A guilty plea arrived Friday in the Hockinson killing of Lindy Rummell. Prosecutors say the slaying was allegedly arranged as a murder-for-hire.

A Portland man was arrested after police say he followed a coworker and fired into the driver’s-side door of their car; the bullet lodged in the door and no one was hurt.

A measles exposure was reported at Providence Immediate Care in Happy Valley after a confirmed case visited the clinic. Officials published an exposure window and urged people to assess immunity.

Troutdale is weighing ending its contract with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office to rebuild a small city police force, a move the county warns could create coverage gaps.

Council Vice President Olivia Clark plans to shift $10M from Portland's new police oversight fund to restore cuts to police and fire programs as the city finalizes next year’s budget.

Cascades Amphitheater in Ridgefield has 11 headline concerts this summer, from Kid Cudi to Mötley Crüe, plus practical tips on tickets, seating and rules.

A new Hoffman Research poll released days before Oregon’s primary shows Chris Dudley leading Gov. Tina Kotek 48%–44% in a tested matchup, while Christine Drazan ties Kotek 45%–45%.

Business and civic leaders are pressing Oregon's Prosperity Council to back Cascadia high-speed rail, saying it could cut Portland‑Seattle trips to about an hour and spur thousands of jobs.

Two people were arrested after shots were fired at an Easter egg hunt at Parklane Park on April 5. Police say no one was injured and the investigation is ongoing.