Greg McKelvey, Battle Ground High's band director, is named grand marshal for the Portland Rose Festival's Grand Floral Parade, honoring his impact on music education.

A bear was sighted wandering in a Eugene neighborhood, leading to a wildlife alert by local authorities, with no reported incidents following its appearance.

Portland's East neighborhoods will host a 7.5-mile community bike ride on May 29, 2024, featuring parks and new paths, free for all interested cyclists.

The weather in Portland, Oregon, for Memorial Day is expected to be warm with temperatures up to 77 degrees, becoming cooler in the evening. The week may see intermittent rain showers and fluctuating temperatures.

Portland police conducted a sting at Cascade Station, resulting in 14 arrests for retail theft, including Pamala R. McIntosh who had multiple warrants and pending theft cases. The operation aimed to combat organized retail crime.

The Oregon DEQ's 2022 Air Toxics Summary shows varying levels of air pollutants across the state, with Bend having the highest and Eugene the lowest. The report guides efforts to reduce air toxins.

Beaverton police arrested a motorcyclist who attacked a mother and her children during a road rage incident captured by the family's car cameras. The suspect, identified as Lee, also faces charges for a prior knife-brandishing incident.

Oregon officials have formed a workgroup to devise a long-term plan for wildfire prevention and funding, meeting in June with diverse stakeholders involved.

Colby Jungwirth was indicted for selling Fentanyl, which led to an overdose death in Clackamas County. He faces manslaughter and negligent homicide charges.

Portland's Dove Lewis Animal Hospital used Total Plasma Exchange to successfully treat two dogs, Mia and Kodak, who ingested a large amount of pain medication.

Clark County announces summer roadwork to improve infrastructure, advising residents and drivers to expect detours and delays and to check the county's website for updates.

Oregon's DEQ introduces a waiting list for electric vehicle rebates, signaling a delay until spring 2025, but continues to support the transition to greener transportation.

The Portland City Council approved a $140 million investment over five years to aid 3,000 homes with housing costs, targeting energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.