Multnomah County launched a fentanyl awareness campaign to combat drug overdoses among teens, focusing on counterfeit pills and providing naloxone and educational resources.

Portland, Oregon is expecting a warm-up with clear skies and temperatures rising to a sunny high near 84°F on Thursday and 91°F by Friday, per the National Weather Service. Winds will also vary, potentially gusting up to 18 mph.

An SUV struck two boys in Delaware, killing one and injuring the other; the teen driver hit them then a house, with concerns about local traffic safety.

Oregon researchers identified a brain syndrome caused by inhaling fentanyl, based on a case of a man who suffered brain inflammation after using the drug.

The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries will meet virtually on May 20 to address the 2024 Oregon Historic Cemeteries grants and other preservation matters.

Political groups invest heavily in Multnomah County commission races, where candidate Vadim Mozyrsky targets pressing local issues like fentanyl and housing.

The 2024 State of the County forum in Clackamas County is set for May 9, where attendees can hear from commissioners about local achievements and future plans. Registration is required, with paid and free seating options.

A man was arrested in Beaverton, Oregon, after a high-speed chase and foot pursuit when he fled a traffic stop with a stolen pistol and now faces multiple charges.

Governor Tina Kotek of Oregon declared May 5, 2024, as a day of awareness for missing and murdered indigenous persons, acknowledging the crisis and committing to addressing its causes.

A man was fatally shot in Portland's Lloyd neighborhood, prompting a homicide investigation. No suspects have been identified, and police are searching for evidence and seeking information from the public.

Cedar Wilkie Gillette is named the MMIP Regional Coordinator for the Northwest as the DOJ focuses on addressing violence against Indigenous communities.

Portland's weather forecast suggests a week of continuous rain with high chances of precipitation and temperatures ranging around mid-50s, possibly extending into thunderstorms early next week before clearing up.

Portland launches a Safe Ride Home event for Cinco de Mayo, offering discounts on taxi, Uber, and Lyft rides within city limits to prevent impaired driving.