Angel's Rest trail reopens after a closure prompted by a cougar stalking a runner, with wildlife officials advising hikers on safety should they encounter a cougar.

A proposed ballot initiative in Oregon which could provide a $750 tax rebate upon successful corporate tax increase has collected enough signatures to appear on the November ballot.

The Seattle City Council approves a measure to equip all police vehicles with license plate reader technology to tackle crime, mandating strict data privacy protections.

Washington County confirmed its primary election results, with data available online. Voter turnout was low, with a push for engagement in the November election. Officials encourage voters to prepare and educate themselves on voting options.

The Clackamas County Interagency Task Force received the LEAP Award from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for their effective drug enforcement efforts in Oregon.

The Portland Water Bureau released its 2024 Drinking Water Quality Report, confirming regulated contaminants presence but assuring safety and detailing water treatment processes and source protection efforts.

Police in Vancouver, WA, fatally shot an armed man who pointed a gun at officers. A K-9 was also shot and has undergone surgery. The four involved officers are on leave during the investigation.

The Portland Police Bureau invites public feedback on its policy directives, affecting policing practices and community relations, through a form on its website.

The Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council awarded $49,916 in grants to local arts projects and organizations, promoting cultural growth and community engagement in the city.

The Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Albany has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, recognized for both its Queen Anne architectural style and communal importance.

Washington County has been recognized by the Portland Business Journal as Oregon's second healthiest employer for implementing a comprehensive and holistic employee wellness program.

The National Weather Service predicts overcast skies and mild temperatures for Portland, with possible showers and thunderstorms over the weekend, and clearer weather by Juneteenth.

Neil Goldschmidt, a former Oregon governor, has died of heart failure at 83, with a complex legacy due to his revealed sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl during his mayoralty.