Hillsboro’s Smart 185 signal plan aims to cut wait times at the busy SW 185th MAX crossing, but repeated Metro denials and a remaining $1.4M gap are stalling progress.

A Realtor.com analysis finds Portland households need roughly 16 years to save the median down payment, squeezing first-time buyers and pushing many to rely on family help.

Portland's technical rescue team responded Monday to a confined-space incident near NE 40th and Marine Drive. The department posted an initial alert on X; details remain limited.

The Portland Police monitored peaceful protests near the ICE building, requiring no arrests and stressing their non-engagement in immigration enforcement.

Mary G. Rust was arrested by Portland police for the hit-and-run murder of Anthony Boyd. She faces several charges, including second-degree murder. The incident resulted in Boyd's death by blunt force trauma.

Portland Street Response adjusts hours for a training session, operating 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. from Jan 30 to Feb 9, 2026, before resuming normal hours.

Months‑long delays in a Medicaid rent‑assistance program left a Portland tenant covering bills and nearly facing eviction. Advocates say the HRSN rollout has overwhelmed providers and tenants.

The City of Portland released a Discussion Draft that would loosen Central City zoning to spur housing, add FAR bonuses for family units, and expand food‑cart and rooftop rules.

Washington County offers no-turn away shelters during severe winter, with 24-hour access, hot meals, and pet accommodations, prioritizing at-risk groups.

Portland’s first Chick‑fil‑A in more than 20 years opened near Mall 205, offering dine‑in, carryout, curbside pickup and an indoor play area.

A Portland woman was arrested and indicted on murder and weapon charges after a December hit‑and‑run killed a 63‑year‑old man in the Sumner neighborhood.

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.