Portland firms made a strong showing on the Portland Business Journal's 2026 Fastest‑Growing Companies list, spanning contractors, property managers and tech providers.

Mount Hood National Forest shared photos of lightning‑struck trees and warned embers can smolder for days, prompting patrols as agencies warn of higher seasonal fire risk.

Blue Star Donuts and Sizzle Pie posted perfect 100s in Multnomah County’s latest inspections while a Dutch Bros location scored an 87 and Mandarin House failed. The county’s reports are public and unannounced.

Nurses say OHSU has paused plans to expand Doernbecher’s NICU as the 30‑year‑old unit runs dangerously full. Staff and parents warn cramped rooms risk safety for the sickest newborns.

Two Oregon convenience stores sold jackpot-winning Megabucks tickets for the April 13 drawing, splitting an $11.1M prize and earning retailer bonuses.

Linn County deputies removed the final campers at Simpson Park after weeks of enforcement and outreach. Cleanup crews moved in Tuesday to restore the riverfront site.

Portland jumps into the low 90s Tuesday with a moderate heat risk in parts of the metro. A cooler midweek and weekend rain chances follow.

Rep. Cliff Bentz introduced a bill that would clear federal land and a right-of-way so Crook County can plan a backup exit and four fire-safe zones for Juniper Canyon.

A fire at a cannabis cultivation warehouse in Estacada drew a rapid response from firefighters; no injuries were reported and investigators are probing the cause.

Giannis reportedly wouldn't dismiss Portland if the Blazers made a serious offer. Portland's Bucks-controlled picks put Rip City in rare position to bid.

Azul Kitchen & Bar is proposed for the long‑vacant Jones Club at 115 NW 1st Ave, with plans for nearly 7,000 square feet, late‑night hours and weekend live music.

A Portland man was sentenced to four years and two months after authorities say officers found a dozen firearms hidden in his car while he drove to Bakersfield.

A man known as Loony Toon was sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to firing at Milwaukie officers during a June 2025 chase. Prosecutors say the plea resolves multiple county cases.