Portland police say they arrested a 29-year-old after a CyberTipline report flagged an active threat; the suspect faces multiple counts of encouraging child sexual abuse.

OMSI's new Climate of Change gallery mixes films, immersive interactives and community voices to show solutions to climate impacts across Oregon.

A 29-year-old was arrested this week in North Portland after a Feb. 8 road-rage shooting. Police say two firearms were seized and no one was injured.

Officials say visitors to Legacy GoHealth urgent care in Oregon City on April 10–11 may have been exposed to measles; confirm immunity and contact your provider.

Portland Fire & Rescue deployed land and marine units near the Ross Island Bridge after Engine 23 reported seeing someone in the Willamette. Officials have not confirmed a rescue.

Sunshine Division has opened a 20,000‑sq‑ft Northwest Portland warehouse and pantry with bigger cold storage, loading docks and volunteer space to speed distributions. Leaders say the site will let the nonprofit reach thousands more families.

Portland investigators released an image of a person of interest after a three‑alarm blaze destroyed a near‑complete youth recovery campus. Officials are asking the public for tips.

Fremont Garage will turn the old Barrett Automotive site in Beaumont into an eight-cart pod with a full bar, targeting Memorial Day weekend for a soft opening.

I-5 southbound lanes in Vancouver were closed during an armed standoff near Mill Plain; SWAT responded and drivers faced detours and delays.

McDonald's withdrew its application to build a drive‑through in Dundee after residents and local businesses raised safety and character concerns. The city says any new filing would start the review process anew.

A barricade at a home on Oak Street in Jacksonville prompted a multi-agency response on Friday. One person was taken into custody and shelter-in-place alerts were lifted.

Clackamas County posted a how‑to video showing three simple steps—tape, bag and set batteries on glass—for safe curbside recycling after several truck fires.

Oregon Health Authority says licensed tattoo artists can’t administer OTC numbing creams, leaving permanent‑makeup shops and medical tattooists scrambling.