Portland's weather is improving with NWS predicting clearer skies and a high near 73°F. Calming winds and reduced humidity are expected, with possible fog at night. The stable, mild weather provides chances for outdoor activities over the weekend.

Christopher Mennealy, charged with arson for the Larch Creek Fire, is a fugitive after skipping his arraignment. A warrant for his arrest has been issued.

Law enforcement and SWAT teams responded to a shooting in Southeast Portland, cordoning off the area. Details on the incident are limited, but one person was shot and hospitalized. The situation is ongoing.

Interim Fire Marshal Donna Goddard has lifted the burn ban for recreational fires in Clark County effective Sept. 17 but maintains the ban on other outdoor fires until Sept. 30, subject to weather conditions.

A whooping cough outbreak at Portland State University led to the cancellation of a football game against South Dakota, with no reschedule planned. Health concerns take precedence as PSU focuses on recovery.

Bennett Miller, 25, received a life sentence for the first-degree murder of two men in Northeast Portland, with a possibility of parole after 32 years.

The article discusses Portland's weather forecast, anticipating intermittent showers with partial clearings, fluctuating temperatures, and light breezes throughout the week.

Cody Allen Hinze has been arrested by the Oregon City Police for allegedly luring a minor and related offenses after conversing with an undercover officer he believed was a teenage girl.

Arvoni A. Hayes was arrested on a warrant for second-degree murder and related charges for the July 2024 homicide of Aaron McInnis by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force.

Seven new affordable housing projects in Oregon aim to enhance housing stability and mental health support, guided by the Oregon Supportive Housing Institute.

Governor Tina Kotek declared an emergency for Oregon's Service Fire, mobilizing additional firefighting resources as the state faces 24 large fires. The declaration supports local efforts in life safety and structural protection.

A second human skull was found by a hunter in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, prompting an investigation after an earlier discovery of another set of remains.

Clackamas County details its process for selecting transportation projects, emphasizing prioritization due to limited funds despite a billion-dollar road network.