A Portland jury ruled that PacifiCorp must pay $42 million to ten victims of the 2020 Labor Day Wildfires, raising the total to $220 million for 36 victims.

Oregon's 142nd Wing conducts essential night training to maintain combat readiness, flying F-15 Eagles from March 4-6 to ensure pilots are prepared for night-time operations.

Vailey Oehlke, director of Multnomah County libraries, is retiring on June 3, 2024, after a tenure that saw inclusive and modern transformations of local libraries.

Planners revealed renderings for a new I-5 bridge over the Columbia River, with options including single-level and double-decker designs, as part of a major replacement effort set to start by 2026.

Portland officials have unveiled a plan to address the city's fentanyl crisis, focusing on enhancing treatment services, housing, and law enforcement coordination.

House Bill 4002, aimed at reversing Measure 110's drug decriminalization, passed the Oregon Senate and faced protests as it heads to the Governor's desk. Critics highlight racial impacts and inadequate addiction support.

A man was fatally shot in Portland's Kenton neighborhood; a suspect is detained, but police are not seeking others. The Police Homicide Unit is investigating the incident.

The Portland Police Bureau is actively seeking Harold Dulaney, wanted on Second Degree Murder charges from a February incident in St. Johns Neighborhood.

A recent audit has prompted the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to revamp its workforce management, following Secretary of State Griffin-Valade's recommendations.

Portland is expecting a week of mixed rain and snow showers with minimal snow accumulation, breezy conditions, and temperatures peaking in the mid-40s.

A federal magistrate upheld Portland's ordinance limiting new fossil fuel infrastructure, dismissing most industry claims, but allowed one distributor’s grievance about property devaluation to proceed in court.

Portland International Airport's terminal opening is delayed due to safety concerns after "close calls" on the construction site. No new opening date is confirmed.

The Multnomah County Board has extended a tax incentive for developers to include affordable housing in Portland, with expanded benefits under the MULTE program.