Portland is upgrading its bike lanes by replacing plastic posts with concrete barriers to increase safety, starting with key areas like Northwest Naito.

Volunteer divers found a man's body, presumed to be Derik Morganstern, in the Willamette River after he attempted to save a struggling woman earlier in the week.

Multnomah County approves a new agreement with AMR to improve ambulance staffing and response times after AMR failed to meet urgent call response targets.

The opening of Multnomah County's new deflection center has prompted concerns about security and neighborhood impact; $740,000 has been allocated for initial-security measures.

A woman was pronounced dead at a downtown Portland intersection. Police are investigating and ask the public for any information. Traffic is affected.

Washington County's Behavioral Health and Studio Art Direct are seeking local artists in recovery to submit artwork for display at the upcoming Center for Addictions Triage and Treatment. Selected artists will be compensated.

Portland officials extend talks on Keller Auditorium's future, considering both renovation and new construction, as they encourage collaboration with PSU and the Halprin Landscape Conservancy.

Two men were arrested with 60 pounds of fentanyl pills in a traffic stop on I-5 in Southern Oregon. The drugs were estimated to be around 276,000 pills.

Portland reports effective erosion control measures, with over 4,100 inspections leading to only 28 fines. The City complies with environmental laws to prevent runoff pollution, reflecting a commitment to maintaining water bodies and habitats.

The "We the People" party in Oregon is now recognized as a political entity after collecting enough signatures. Voters can affiliate with the new party, offering more electoral choice.

Portland weather forecast predicts early clouds clearing for a sunny day, with a high near 74 degrees and gentle winds shifting from south to northwest. Evening will be mostly clear with a low around 57 degrees.

A missing seven-year-old girl at Lake Merwin was found safe by a fisherman after search teams looked for her overnight. She had disappeared from her family's campsite and was unharmed.

Governor Tina Kotek declared the Tiller Trail fire in Douglas County an emergency, as it spans 3,000-5,000 acres. The state deployed its Green Incident Management Team and resources to address multiple fires and evacuate affected residents.