A coalition launched a petition to levy a 2% fee on big retailers' local profits, aiming to collect 8,726 valid signatures to reach the November ballot.

Federal agents served two federal narcotics warrants in Hillsboro, arresting three and seizing about 3.8 kilograms of meth.

Light rain and gusty southwest winds hit Portland Wednesday; coastal waters turn hazardous this afternoon.

A Metro audit found staffing and control gaps at the Oregon Zoo that could affect delivery of the $380M bond and early projects this summer.

Eagle Nuclear says the Aurora site near McDermitt, Oregon contains roughly 37 million pounds of uranium and has begun permitting and drilling planning.

ODOT data shows work zone crashes in Oregon hit a five‑year high in 2024 with 621 crashes, 14 deaths and 36 serious injuries. The agency urges drivers to slow down and give crews room.

Albany City Hall and the Linn County Courthouse were locked down after a person reportedly barricaded themselves inside a car near 4th Avenue. Authorities urged people to avoid the area.

A vessel fire on the Oregon side of the river was extinguished early Monday; both occupants were evacuated and environmental response teams were notified.

An adult man was shot just before 1 a.m. on April 18 on SE Sandy Boulevard. Police say the suspect fled and detectives are asking for tips.

Fruit Loop businesses are pushing back against a proposed 49,000‑sq‑ft Amazon last‑mile hub near Odell, saying added van and truck traffic would strain narrow tourist roads.

ODFW proposes a seasonal, limited‑entry parking permit for Walton, Collins and North Unit beaches from June 15 to Labor Day; island businesses warn of lost summer sales.

A pressurized 55-gallon drum of paint waste forced an evacuation at a Clackamas business on SE Hwy 212; hazmat crews used a robot to inspect and mitigate the scene.

A 34-year-old Gresham woman was killed and a toddler hurt after a Dodge Ram slid off Highway 26 near Welches during a snow and hail squall, authorities say.