Scappoose police executed a court-approved search warrant near SW Maple and SW 4th in an investigation involving alleged child sexual offenses. Officers say schools were not under active threat.

Multnomah County Commissioner Shannon Singleton launched a campaign for county chair, pitching executive experience on housing, addiction and behavioral health.

PacifiCorp has retained Gibson Dunn appellate star Theodore Boutrous as it steps up its appeal of the 2020 wildfire verdicts ahead of accelerated trials.

CVS will close its downtown Portland store at Morrison and Broadway on March 1, cutting another national retailer from the core and reshaping access to pharmacy services.

A small line item on Oregon bills funds Energy Trust of Oregon, which spent about $350M in 2025 to help homes and businesses cut energy use and install efficient tech.

A Salem home‑care worker says masked federal agents in unmarked cars shattered her van’s window, pulled her out and left after finding her U.S. passport, family and union members say.

Cloudy and mid-40s Monday with a 40% chance of light rain; dry, warmer weather returns Tuesday–Friday with possible strong winds in the Gorge. Coast hazards persist.

A Woodburn man was arrested after his car struck a Multnomah County patrol SUV during a stop-and-flee in northeast Portland; deputies were not seriously hurt.

A 24‑year‑old Oak Grove man was arrested on first‑degree rape and related counts; detectives say they are searching for other possible victims.

Gresham’s iCandy expanded into downtown Troutdale, taking over a former soda shop and keeping vintage touches while serving ice cream, caramel corn and bubble tea.

Multnomah County has announced new funding, including a $75,000 Asylum Fund, to support immigrants and refugees affected by immigration policies, offering legal aid, rent assistance, and basic needs support.

A federal appeals panel allowed a narrow claim against a Multnomah deputy DA to proceed, while dismissing most official-capacity damages claims. The decision revives part of Gibson and Schultz’s civil suit.

Hillsboro's Civic Center Plaza to host inaugural Winter Market featuring vendors, seasonal goods, activities, and SNAP match program, announced by the City of Hillsboro.