Ken Gordon returns to Portland with Bon Temps Poulet, a Paris-style rotisserie at Gorges Beer Co., opening next Wednesday. The menu centers on dry-aged, free-range chicken and pub-friendly sides.

Firefighters rescued one resident from a Vancouver adult family home after flames reached the attic; the person was taken to hospital and the Clark County Fire Marshal is investigating.

A motorcyclist fled a Portland traffic stop and led officers on a nearly hourlong I‑84/I‑5 chase through multiple counties before being arrested in Polk County.

SAIF CEO Chip Terhune resigned after an internal ethics probe; the investigator’s report remains sealed and he’s taken a regional post at Brown & Brown.

A Portland startup says it preserved a whole pig brain at cellular resolution and will offer the procedure to terminally ill patients in Oregon. The work raises legal and ethical questions about timing, consent and what "revival" would mean.

Jacob Meyer, 33, was arrested after two women said he kidnapped them and sexually assaulted one near Austin Point; he faces multiple felony charges.

Flexential has acquired Hillsboro 4 and Hillsboro 5 on the T5@Portland campus, adding nearly 500,000 sq ft to its Portland‑area footprint as it shifts from leased to owned data‑center assets.

Portland City Council approved $2.5M to subsidize home purchases in two Black‑led developments, aiming to expand down‑payment help and reconnect displaced families. The funds are split between Williams & Russell and a Self Enhancement Inc. project.

A 6‑year‑old girl died after being struck by a trailer at Link Creek Campground; deputies say the death appears accidental and the investigation is ongoing.

Oregon senators joined a Padilla‑led letter urging the White House to remove Kurt Olsen, saying he pushed debunked fraud theories and exceeded special‑employee limits.

A new state talent assessment urges Oregon to coordinate training, data and employers so residents can fill in‑demand healthcare, tech and construction jobs as growth slows.

A wind-driven grass fire near Blackwell Road triggered Level 1 and 2 evacuations; some residents may return but roadblocks remain overnight.

ODOE will reopen the Solar + Storage rebate program on June 15 with $1.1M available for solar and batteries. Limited funds and quick reservations mean homeowners should prepare now.