Portland's council approved a Drivers' Resource Center for ride‑hail drivers and expanded the city's per‑ride fee to cover trips that begin or end inside the city.

Mostly sunny and breezy Saturday in Portland with highs near 77°F. Small Craft Advisories run for coastal waters into the evening.

Portland Fire & Rescue says crews were responding to a downtown Portland fire on July 24, 2026. Officials released only a brief alert as units moved to the scene.

Sunny and warm Friday with inland highs near 88°F. A Small Craft Advisory and gusty winds arrive Saturday, July 25, especially on the coast.

Firefighters reported the interior blaze was knocked down late Wednesday while crews switched hydrants to secure a steady water supply.

Frequent lightning from a Wednesday storm sparked several tiny blazes in Philomath; crews extinguished them and officials urged residents to pack two‑week go‑bags.

Brief morning storm risk, then inland highs near 86°F. Cooler, less‑humid weekend expected.

A 58‑year‑old Madras man died after his ATV overturned while he tried to protect property near the rapidly growing Brewer Fire.

Portland hits the upper 90s with patchy smoke and a Heat Advisory through 11 p.m.; cooling centers and transit help are available.

A driver fled after a car drove through a Portland commercial building Tuesday; Engine 7 reported no fire or injuries.

A 67‑year‑old rider died and his passenger was hospitalized after their Harley struck a turning semi on Highway 20 near milepost 255, state police said. Troopers closed the road while they investigated.

After a yearlong lull, Portland's revenue staff will ask council to foreclose on 15 nuisance properties carrying nearly $1.5M in liens.

A Portland man received a 100‑month prison sentence after an assault that left his partner needing surgery and a Tigard standoff that ended peacefully. Prosecutors said he also took the victim’s car.