A new omakase counter has opened in Portland's Pearl District, highlighted in KOIN's Foodie Friday. The opening arrives amid a broader local surge in tasting menus.

The Multnomah County Board recognized January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month and the second week as Slavic/Eastern European Heritage Week to honor contributions and raise awareness.

Oregon's Democratic leaders propose moving the vote on the transportation bill to the May primary, while Republicans criticize the timing shift as a political maneuver.

Vancouver police say Rex Suzuki ignored officers and violated a protection order; a K‑9 was used and he was booked on multiple charges. The case is under investigation.

OHSU researchers used cryo‑EM to map where disease‑causing antibodies bind the NMDA receptor, revealing tiny antigenic hot spots that could enable sharper tests and targeted drugs.

The Sunrise Community Coalition introduced a new logo, participates in community projects including park improvements and a tree-planting event, and supports local workforce and cultural initiatives.

Cryptosporidium was found in Portland's water supply from Bull Run Watershed. While not an immediate health risk, immunocompromised individuals are advised to consult healthcare professionals. A new filtration system is expected by 2027.

Gov. Kotek has appointed a seven-member advisory committee to shape where and how data centers expand in Oregon — balancing jobs, grid capacity and natural resources.

Court papers say New Year's Eve gunfire in Scappoose led police to a Jan. 14 search that uncovered dead and neglected tortoises; two adults were arrested.

A large police response closed streets near NE 17th and NE Clackamas Monday night after a reported weapon threat.

Fire crews contained a late‑night roof blaze at a North Portland Kingdom Hall to a small section of the roof. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.

A community confrontation in Woodburn escalated after ICE agents locked a key fob in a car; video and witnesses say residents pressured tow drivers and chased ICE vehicles out of town. The city has declared a local emergency amid ongoing enforcement activity.

Portland's weather forecast includes a stretch of chilly, clear days with widespread morning frost, sunny skies, and highs near 50 degrees. Moderate winds are expected, with the possibility of rain and snow mix by the weekend.