A 20-year-old was arrested after a North Portland carjacking that turned into a high-speed chase; police recovered a firearm and booked the suspect on felony counts.

Federal prosecutors have ordered Reddit to appear before a secret D.C. grand jury to identify an anti‑ICE commenter; civil‑liberties groups warn it could chill anonymous speech.

A swarm of roughly 18 small earthquakes struck off Washington’s coast Sunday; the biggest was M4.2 and scientists say the ridge‑related activity poses no tsunami risk.

Portland locked up the No. 8 seed with a 122-110 win over Sacramento, setting up a play-in trip to Phoenix. Deni Avdija led the way as the Blazers extended their postseason hopes.

Cloudy today with scattered showers and a high near 58°F. A Winter Storm Watch for Cascade summits runs Tuesday afternoon into early Thursday with 10–20 inches possible.

A Yamhill County judge dismissed a decade-old sex-abuse prosecution in McMinnville after prosecutors filed to drop the charge earlier this month. Court records show the motion and the judge's order.

Hanford crews moved the first vitrified low‑activity waste canisters into an on‑site engineered landfill this week — a concrete milestone in the decades‑long cleanup. Tens of millions of gallons of tank waste still remain to be treated.

Crews are fighting a three‑alarm fire at an apartment building under construction near NE 100th and Burnside in northeast Portland. Officials are on scene and have urged residents to avoid the area.

The Oregon National Guard worked with Clackamas County crews Saturday to thin brush around Mount Scott Nature Park and create defensible space ahead of fire season. Volunteers and local fire agencies joined the effort.

A Medford motorcyclist suffered catastrophic injuries and a partial leg amputation after a T‑bone collision; neighbors and riders have raised tens of thousands to help cover care.

PDX will open permanent north and south exit lanes on April 15, shortening walks to baggage claim and smoothing pickups and transit connections. Expect new escalators and updated signage.

McDonald's withdrew its application to build a drive‑through in Dundee after residents and local businesses raised safety and character concerns. The city says any new filing would start the review process anew.

Cloudy start with showers likely today; a stronger front Tuesday–Wednesday could bring heavier rain and mountain snow.