A 21-year-old man faces a 16-count indictment for leading a multi-state car theft ring targeting muscle cars, employing devices to steal the vehicles, and using social media for sales.

Portland Police seized a large quantity of drugs, including meth, fentanyl, and heroin, with a value of around $2 million, as part of a highway interdiction on I-5.

The Oregon DEQ extended an air quality advisory for Portland due to high ozone; residents are warned of health risks and advised to limit outdoor activities.

Level 3 evacuations are underway between Oregon City and Canby due to a wildfire by Highway 99 East, closing nearby lanes; shelters are open for residents and animals.

Kendall Reid has been appointed as the new Parks & Recreation Director for Hillsboro, a role he will assume on August 30 after a thorough nationwide search.

The Portland Housing Bureau awarded over $40 million to Home Forward and Urban League of Portland for a 230-unit affordable housing project in the Broadway Corridor, with construction starting in 2026.

Portland's PBOT has partnered with Lyft and Lime to integrate up to 3,500 e-scooters into the city's transport options, aiming for accessibility, affordability, and clutter reduction by enforcing new locking rules.

Portland and Multnomah County are recruiting for two committees to guide their joint homelessness response efforts following an approved intergovernmental agreement.

The Portland Police Bureau received a $474,244 grant from the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to fight retail theft, funding overtime for proactive patrols and collaborations with retailers and the DA's office.

Portland's NE 122nd Ave will get four new pedestrian crossings to improve safety, funded by a federal grant and designed by PBOT, with construction expected to start in late 2025.

OHCS commits $10 million to create 63 affordable homes in Oregon using the new ORCA system, streamlining funding for projects like Lighthouse Village and Shortstack Belmont Apartments.

Portland, Oregon, is forecasted by the NWS to experience a high near 90 degrees today with increasing heat throughout the day and haze after 2 pm. The evening will cool to around 65 degrees.

A Portland man, Jon Scot Taylor, was arrested for alleged sexually explicit communications with a minor and planning a meeting, following a cross-state law enforcement operation.