Portland’s Finance Committee advanced a measure that would let the city pay or defend city workers who face federal charges after following sanctuary rules. The ordinance now heads to full council.

Portland has appointed Brenda Alvarado as its first Immigrant Affairs Lead to centralize sanctuary protections and standardize Know Your Rights resources across bureaus.

Light rain and fog are slowing Portland's Tuesday commute. Expect highs near 49°F with wet roads and reduced visibility this morning.

Steady rain Monday into Tuesday with 1–2 inches possible; expect ponding on roads and rough coastal seas.

A Washington County grand jury indicted Oscar Regis on first-degree manslaughter and other counts after a Hillsboro crash that injured three and killed one. Police say the driver briefly fled before being detained.

Police used bean‑bag rounds to subdue a man on SE Powell; officers recovered a handgun and a 33‑year‑old is in custody.

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.

Phil and Penny Knight gave Providence another $75M to seed a Knight Innovation Fund, boost recruiting and expand cardiac care across Portland.

Investors have sued Ninkasi and Wings & Arrow in Multnomah County, alleging unregistered securities and seeking more than $3 million.

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.