A Vancouver man was arrested after police say he drove more than 100 mph on Highway 217, fled officers and crashed into a TriMet WES stop near Hall Boulevard.

Clear skies and low 80s today in Portland, with rain likely returning on Monday, May 25, 2026. Plan ahead for Memorial Day outings.

A pretrial hearing for Lynn Benton in Oregon City was canceled after an hour-long wait. A retrial is scheduled for July after his 2016 conviction was overturned.

Facing a drop in out‑of‑state enrollment, the University of Oregon says it must cut about $65M and has paused hiring and pay actions while leaders plan longer‑term fixes. Updates are expected mid‑summer and in the fall.

An armed suspect was being sought after a downtown Salem shooting Wednesday night; K-9 teams and drones were part of the multi-agency search.

A bat in Douglas County tested positive for rabies after a resident brought it in; officials urge residents to avoid handling wild animals and keep pets vaccinated.

A Colorado man was sentenced to nearly six years after prosecutors say he lured an Oregon girl online and drove her across state lines. The plea resolves related charges in both states.

Chefs Chase Dopson and Maggie Irwin’s Ma Cher brings seafood‑forward French‑Cajun dinners to NE Portland midweek. Gulf shrimp, blue crab and bayou classics anchor the menu.

DEQ has signed a Prospective Purchaser Agreement with Portland Botanical Gardens to acquire the 59‑acre McCormick & Baxter Superfund site, but the nonprofit must still raise millions and follow strict cleanup safeguards.

Seventeen teachers at Rosa Parks Elementary say PPS appointed a new principal without community input and delivered a no‑confidence letter. The dispute centers on leadership at a high‑need North Portland school.

A new eight‑seat omakase counter, Sushi Fukami, is slated to open at 1128 S.W. Alder in July with a hinoki counter, Edo‑style nigiri and a $175–$195 tasting. The tiny downtown spot promises one seating per night and limited reservations.

Sunny afternoons return with inland highs near 73°F today and a hotter Thursday. Boaters should heed Small Craft Advisories for the Columbia River Bar.

A settlement requires Columbia County Jail to change booking, release and federal-custody procedures to comply with Oregon’s Sanctuary Promise Act. Local oversight will track implementation.