Portland will hear a proposed ordinance to ban the sale of foie gras Tuesday, setting up a clash between animal‑welfare advocates and restaurateurs. The measure targets commercial sales and includes fines.

A federal judge sentenced former CytoDyn CEO Nader Pourhassan to 30 months and ordered more than $5.3M in restitution after convictions for securities fraud. The decision follows prosecutors’ claims that false FDA‑related statements inflated the stock.

Portland's weather forecast indicates a week of persistent rain showers with temperatures ranging from 34°F to 58°F, as reported by the National Weather Service.

A person was fatally shot in Portland's Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood; police are investigating with no details on suspects or motives yet released.

The PPB monitored a protest in South Portland near an ICE facility, leading to four arrests for disruptions and charges including Criminal Mischief and Attempted Assault on a Peace Officer. No crowd control munitions were used.

Portland's Mayor and Council President react to a fatal incident involving federal agents in Minneapolis, criticizing federal tactics and urging peaceful advocacy for change.

A Marion County man was sentenced to 28.75 years after a victim — now an adult — reported abuse that began when they were under 10 between 2006 and 2008.

An Uber driver says federal agents boxed in her car after a Union Station pickup; dash-cam clips show officers trying to open doors and handcuff a passenger.

Battle Ground police arrested a 41‑year‑old man on suspicion of raping a 14‑year‑old; detectives say the investigation began in 2022 and other victims may exist.

A state‑ordered report and a special OHSU board meeting laid out costly choices for the Oregon National Primate Research Center, exposing a clash over money, science and animal welfare.

An arrest warrant was filed for a former TriMet road supervisor accused of pepper‑spraying teens at Gresham Central. Court filings and bus video form the basis of the case.

ODOT is closing access to U.S. 101 at NW 14th Street in Lincoln City from January 27th for an ADA curb ramp project to improve accessibility and safety. This will result in detours but won't disrupt local businesses.

Rosalee Anderson from Portland Ceasefire joined the first session of the University of Chicago's Community Violence Leadership Academy, aiming to enhance violence prevention efforts.