Portland's Audit Impact Report emphasizes leadership in implementing audit recommendations. From July 2024, a new city administrator will respond to audits, aided by an assistant and six deputies, each overseeing a different service area.

A Wilsonville man, indicted for allegedly stealing $1.2 million worth of equipment and disappearing, remains at large; authorities are actively seeking information on his whereabouts.

Portland Fire Chief Ryan Gillespie set to retire in 2025 after a career marked by dedication and departmental growth.

A former Albany high school teacher, Deuce Keey Loi Phaly, has been charged with sex abuse involving a student and arrested following a police investigation.

Dwayne Driver was found guilty of attempted murder and other charges related to a shooting outside a Portland gas station on March 18, 2023. The jury delivered the verdict on December 12, 2024.

Peacock Lane in Portland began its pedestrian-only holiday light display, celebrating a 92-year tradition with neighborhood collaboration and visitor enjoyment.

A Portland court has declared a mistrial in the case of Uber driver Geoffrey Edward Hammond, who was accused of murder and attempted murder after an October 2023 road rage incident.

Portland State University announces layoffs of 17 non-tenure track faculty to help close an $18 million budget gap, emphasizing financial sustainability amid enrollment declines.

The article discusses the dangers of drunk driving during the holiday season and the launch of Operation Sober Drive ‘25 by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office to promote safe driving.

A man is charged with animal abandonment-cruelty after abandoning puppies in a box on 54th Street, Springfield, and is linked to the incident via a shipping label.

The Loop biosolids program in King County has enhanced crop yields and soil resilience in Central Washington, showcasing sustainable agriculture and land restoration since 1992.

A body was recovered from the Willamette River near Morrison Bridge, and authorities including Portland firefighters and the sheriff's office are investigating.

Portland is set for a rainy week with persistent precipitation and temperatures in the 40s to mid-50s, as the National Weather Service forecasts slippery conditions and advises care for commuters.