Records and public filings show Amazon paid more than $100 million to a small Oregon fiber company while local officials who bought it were approving data-center deals. The timing has prompted a state lawsuit and renewed scrutiny.

808 Grinds has closed its Cedar Hills cafe and says a new Beaverton location on Barnes Road is planned for June. The chain will continue serving its plate‑lunch staples at other spots in the metro.

A Portland family says ICE agents took custody of a man as he was released from prison, reigniting debate over warrantless immigration arrests and oversight. Local advocates are calling for clearer rules around releases.

Oregon Humane Society took in 21 dogs and cats after deputies executed a search warrant at a Christmas Valley property where several animals were found dead.

Pelican Brewing said it will convert a Yachats diner into a brewpub, expanding to a sixth Oregon coast location. Local coverage traces the site's recent ownership changes.

Portland Police released images of a man they say robbed five convenience stores in October 2025 and are asking the public to help identify him.

A Pearl District landlord filed a tort claim alleging a nearby low‑barrier shelter has created unsafe, unsanitary conditions and set a March 15 deadline before suing.

A Vancouver woman is accused of setting a bag of her ex’s clothes on fire on a patio, sending six‑foot flames toward an upstairs balcony. She’s charged with first‑degree arson and jailed.

Oregon trade groups moved to intervene in the federal suit over the state's producer‑fee recycling law, intensifying a legal fight that has already paused part of the program. A July trial now looms.

After announcing a shutdown, República will reopen for indefinite Thursday–Sunday daytime hours in the Pearl District, serving a pared-down menu of Mexican classics.

A Washington County grand jury indicted a 26-year-old Beaverton man on 19 counts alleging he gave meth to and sexually abused at least nine underage students.

A suspicious device found near the Rose Quarter MAX station led to an arrest and temporary Yellow Line service suspensions. The Metro Explosive Device Unit is investigating while TriMet runs shuttles and warns of delays.

A city‑hosted town hall this Thursday will bring police, community groups and residents together to discuss non‑arrest strategies to reduce gun violence during school breaks.