Commissioners will hold an in‑person town hall in Welches tonight to gather input on a short‑term rental pilot extended through June 30.

A Sunriver woman was sentenced to more than 23 years after a judge found she abused her 9‑year‑old stepson; two relatives were also convicted and barred from contact.

Lottery‑backed grants are funding new infant seats in Lake Oswego and boosting ASL preschool capacity, part of a statewide push to expand early learning space.

A 29-year-old man was critically injured in a Vancouver stabbing Saturday night; police arrested 35‑year‑old Jason Johnson, who faces attempted murder and other charges.

The Oregon Public Utility Commission approved new residential electricity rate increases for PGE and Pacific Power that take effect April 1, 2026, prompting pushback from consumer advocates.

A federal complaint filed in Portland says former Multnomah deputy Edwin Diaz raped an inmate and that jail staff retaliated; a settlement conference is scheduled for April 1.

S&P Global put Portland's OHSU on a negative outlook while keeping an A+ rating, citing persistent operating losses and raising the risk of higher borrowing costs.

The Supreme Court declined to review the Chinook Indian Nation's recognition case, keeping in place lower‑court rulings and uncertainty over federal benefits. Tribal leaders say they’ll press Congress and administrative channels.

A National Weather Service winter storm watch covers parts of southern Oregon April 1–2. Mountain totals could reach 10–20 inches and ridgetop gusts near 40 mph, with hazardous travel expected on passes.

A JAMA paper and Portland clinicians link cheap butane torches to deep, sometimes fatal burns among people who smoke fentanyl. Experts say harm‑reduction guidance must adapt.

Light rain moves through Sunday afternoon with a chilly, frosty start Monday. A stronger, wetter system is likely Wednesday, April 1.

Sunny Saturday with highs near 64°F. Midweek brings heavy rain and gusty winds Wednesday, April 1.

A Deschutes County grand jury indicted a Redmond man this week on 20 felony counts tied to alleged online child exploitation. Authorities say devices were seized and the probe remains active.