A new ECOnorthwest tally pegs Portland’s FY2024 homeless‑services spending at $724 million — but comparing cities remains messy because of different accounting, populations and program mixes.

Seven empty boxcars left the tracks inside a Union Pacific yard in Eugene; officials say there were no injuries and crews are clearing the scene. Cleanup and an investigation are underway.

A Salem Police K9 team helped officers take a robbery suspect into custody after a report in the Costco lot; nearby schools were briefly locked down as a precaution.

Mary Li held overlapping city and county roles in spring 2025, drawing near‑full pay from both and prompting oversight questions.

House Bill 4082 would let cities add limited UGB sites for manufactured-home parks and 55+ housing, tapping a one-time expansion program with affordability rules.

A Guatemalan mother arrested on her way to work near Woodburn is detained in Tacoma while pursuing a U visa and appealing a deportation order.

Sunny and mild today in Portland with gusty Gorge winds and pockets of morning fog. Rain moves back in Saturday, so plan outdoor plans accordingly.

Police posted photos from an open house at The Dalles Treatment Center, highlighting medication-based addiction care and community outreach.

Portland's City Council advanced an ordinance to require gender-neutral signs on single-occupancy restrooms in public-facing businesses, a change officials say will cost only a few dollars per sign.

Sunny Wednesday with highs near 61°F, but gusty east winds arrive late Wednesday. Expect valley fog and pockets of frost in low spots through Friday.

State officials say 99% of districts have adopted cellphone bans after Gov. Kotek’s order. Educators and librarians report calmer classrooms and rising book checkouts.

Terry Currier, the 70‑year‑old owner of Music Millennium, said he's looking for a successor to keep the Burnside record shop running. He’s open to selling the building or the business and will help the new owner learn the ropes.

Dense morning fog will give way to sunshine and highs near 60°F. Expect breezy Gorge winds midweek and an air-stagnation advisory through Friday.