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Police used bean‑bag rounds to subdue a man on SE Powell; officers recovered a handgun and a 33‑year‑old is in custody.
Weather & Environment in ...
Steady rain and gusty east winds soaked Portland Saturday. Slick roads and heavier bands may arrive Monday into Tuesday.
Battle Ground police served a search warrant after months of reports that wildlife were being struck by blow darts. Officers recovered blowguns and recovered razor‑tipped darts as they investigate.
Black ice on U.S. 101 near Lakeside caused a three-vehicle crash that left a 64-year-old man dead and closed the highway for hours.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Phil and Penny Knight gave Providence another $75M to seed a Knight Innovation Fund, boost recruiting and expand cardiac care across Portland.
Retail & Industry in ...
Investors have sued Ninkasi and Wings & Arrow in Multnomah County, alleging unregistered securities and seeking more than $3 million.
Food & Drinks in ...
Florence Jenkins opened a tiny takeaway bakery in Roseway today, bringing German chocolate, red velvet and rotating pound cakes to NE 82nd Avenue. The shop shares space with a local meal program.
A 47-year-old woman was arrested after a shooting at a northeast Portland apartment; a man was hospitalized with injuries police say are not believed to be life-threatening.
A Wilsonville chiropractor pleaded guilty to four counts of first‑degree invasion of privacy after police say he hid a phone camera in a bathroom and recorded houseguests. Sentencing is set for May 8.
Showery rain this afternoon with a chance of wet, brief snow tonight. Expect slick spots and travel delays on some routes.
Politics & Govt in ...
HB 4177 would restate limits on "serial communications," adjust ethics training and extend grievance deadlines after confusion over private messages among officials.
A 31-year-old man was seriously injured in a Friday hit-and-run on SW Tualatin Valley Highway in Aloha. Deputies recovered surveillance showing a black pickup and are asking the public for tips.
Mayor Keith Wilson and Councilor Eric Zimmerman want to raise Portland's business-license exemption to ease burdens on small companies and align with county rules.
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