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.

A 23-year-old Salem man was arrested after deputies say he tried to force his way into an apartment while armed; four residents were menaced and no one was hurt.

Sherwood police posted a Valentine’s Day 'special' promising pink bracelets, a scenic ride and other perks for people with outstanding warrants or tipsters.

Vancouver detectives arrested Evan Hahn after a cyber tip led to a Camas search warrant. He faces multiple felony counts tied to alleged images of minors.

City memos show about $106 million in unbudgeted housing funds just as lawmakers debate a $600 million Moda Center plan to keep the Trail Blazers.

Marion County leaders say a patient transfer from the Oregon State Hospital to a Salem facility has raised public‑safety and legal concerns. Officials are urging changes to how releases are handled.

A Sandy traffic stop by Oregon State Police resulted in a DUII arrest and the recovery of multiple weapons — including a stolen handgun and a sawed‑off shotgun — plus an unexpected crystal ball.

Portland Public Schools told families that Metropolitan Learning Center will phase out its high school program and reconfigure as a K‑8 campus amid low enrollment and funding limits.

Leach Garden Friends warns the 17‑acre public garden could close by mid‑March after a reduction in city funding; the nonprofit says it needs $50K a month to stay open.

A traffic stop in McMinnville on Feb. 7 escalated into a neighborhood pursuit that ended when deputies used a pepper munition and arrested one man.

Dense fog limits visibility across Portland Tuesday morning. Skies clear by afternoon with highs near 54°F and gusty NNE winds.