Police arrested a man and seized two loaded guns and packaged drugs while clearing tents near NE 119th and Halsey, police say.

A Portland man was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after prosecutors say he threw a lit flare into debris stacked at the ICE office gate. The judge also ordered restitution and a surrender date.

ICE told a federal court it has paused plans for a Newport detention site through May 1, but Newport leaders say the pause isn’t a permanent guarantee.

A new SE Clinton restaurant tied to Abbey Road Farm has opened, serving farm‑sourced plates and a compact wine program in an intimate open‑kitchen room.

Oregon City's Main Street courthouse will be demolished and replaced by an 84‑unit mixed‑use building that preserves select historic elements and enlarges Liberty Plaza.

Light rain this morning with isolated thunderstorms possible and gusts up to 25 mph; Santiam and Willamette passes could see travel‑impacting snow.

A federal judge found Marion County lacked standing to challenge Oregon’s sanctuary law after ICE administrative subpoenas triggered the months-long legal fight. The case was dismissed with prejudice.

Washington County deputies arrested a 24-year-old after callers reported shots fired from a pickup near NE Quatama St; shell casings were recovered and no injuries were reported.

City Council will consider a report March 4 to launch a Storefront Support Program aimed at stabilizing nearly 3,500 Portland storefronts. Owners say faster city responses to crime and vacancies are overdue.

University Health Services will provide medication abortion at the University of Oregon starting fall 2026, after years of student advocacy and clinic preparations.

Portland police are searching for a suspect after an attempted armed robbery at Pizza Schmizza Pub & Grub downtown; the suspect fled and no injuries were reported.

Portland’s clean-energy fund opened draft 2026 grant materials for public comment, with up to $60 million available and comment due by March 10.

Owner Joe Esparza says fear of ICE has emptied aisles at his Southeast Portland grocery, slashing sales and putting the family-run shop at risk.