Rockwool has begun work on a large stone‑wool plant at Wallula Gap that promises jobs and West‑Coast production while raising big questions about power, traffic and supply chains.

A man who confessed to multiple Oregon killings died March 29, 2026 while in hospice care at Two Rivers Correctional. He had pleaded guilty to three cold-case murders.

Portland Fire & Rescue says crews knocked down an early-morning structure fire and a primary search by Truck 7 found no occupants. The bureau posted the update on its social feed.

New state figures show Deschutes County leading Oregon in per‑person income while several eastern and coastal counties lag far behind. The gap is driven by wages, investments and transfer payments.

Two injuries and a turnover-heavy fourth quarter doomed Portland in a 100-93 loss to Dallas at the Moda Center. The Blazers now head into a critical seven-game stretch.

Horizon Air will close its Medford crew base in Q2 2026, relocating about 78 pilots and flight attendants while airport officials say scheduled flights should continue.

Dozens of No Kings rallies are scheduled across Oregon Saturday, with major gatherings expected in Portland at the Battleship Memorial and the convention center plaza.

A downtown Portland market became the scene of a racially charged hammer threat; court filings identify a 34-year-old suspect now facing bias-crime and weapons counts.

The USNS Mercy arrived in Portland on March 20 for a months-long dry-dock overhaul at Vigor's Swan Island shipyard. The Navy contract is worth roughly $89 million.

Earl Ninsom, Sam Smith and Eric Nelson have opened OK Chicken & Khao Soi in the former Pok Pok space on SE Division, serving khao soi, charcoal-grilled meats and shareable plates.

PF&R crews responded Tuesday to reports of a homeless camp on fire on eastbound Sunset Highway near the SW Market Street exit. Officials posted an initial update as crews worked on scene.

Gresham’s 95,000‑sq‑ft East County Library will open May 16, 2026, with a rooftop terrace, a 200‑seat auditorium and nearly 200,000 items. The two‑day grand opening will feature performances and tours.

A Polk County jury convicted Terry Lawrence Allwen in the 2024 shooting death of his Falls City landlord. Sentencing is set for March 27, 2026.