Multnomah County’s tuition-free Preschool for All drew roughly 6,000 applications as officials expanded capacity to more than 7,000 seats, reshaping preschool access locally.

A Hawthorne consignment and vintage shop says April vandalism and a later break-in left it about $12,000 in losses, pushing the owner to seek city aid and start a fundraiser. The owner hopes grants, donations and regular customers can keep the shop afloat.

Gov. Tina Kotek unveiled a $94 million package to build new senior homes, fund repairs and rehouse vulnerable older Oregonians. The rollout is set to begin in June.

RNDC filed a WARN notice saying 146 Oregon jobs could be cut as the company finalizes the sale of its state operations; layoffs are set to start June 17.

A Vancouver man was arrested after police say he drove more than 100 mph on Highway 217, fled officers and crashed into a TriMet WES stop near Hall Boulevard.

Seventeen teachers at Rosa Parks Elementary say PPS appointed a new principal without community input and delivered a no‑confidence letter. The dispute centers on leadership at a high‑need North Portland school.

Dozens of business-side staff at the Portland Trail Blazers were let go Tuesday in a post-sale restructuring, with local reports placing the cuts between about three dozen and roughly 70.

A 63-year-old man was killed in a head‑on collision on Highway 126 near Redmond; two others were seriously injured and taken to area hospitals. Oregon State Police are investigating.

Morning fog and small craft advisories give way to sunny, low‑70s afternoons. Thursday could be the warmest day, with low‑80s possible in places.

State forestry officials say emerald ash borer adults are active weeks earlier after a mild winter, giving the invasive beetle more time to breed and threatening ash trees across Oregon.

A Marion County wrongful‑death suit says a 31‑year‑old with Prader‑Willi died after eating unrefrigerated food while in state care. The family is seeking $5 million.

A Culver man was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison after prosecutors say he traveled across state lines to sexually abuse a minor. The case was handled as part of Project Safe Childhood.

Gresham officials say tap water is safe after residents reported a strong chlorine odor and taste following the city’s switch to local groundwater.