HB 4177 would restate limits on "serial communications," adjust ethics training and extend grievance deadlines after confusion over private messages among officials.

Portland Fire & Rescue crews are responding to a potential fire on NW Naito Parkway between the Fremont and Broadway bridges; officials advise avoiding the area.

A 33-year-old was arrested after shots were fired outside the U.S. Market in northeast Salem; police say no one was injured.

A 31-year-old man was seriously injured in a Friday hit-and-run on SW Tualatin Valley Highway in Aloha. Deputies recovered surveillance showing a black pickup and are asking the public for tips.

Mayor Keith Wilson and Councilor Eric Zimmerman want to raise Portland's business-license exemption to ease burdens on small companies and align with county rules.

Rain arrives Monday with highs near 43°F. Colder air midweek could bring a rain–snow mix and icy spots for morning commutes.

Parents in Portland pushed back after officials floated closing a 60‑year‑old high school, arguing a single closure won’t fix deep funding problems.

Lake Oswego police say three people were arrested after detectives tied burglaries to grieving households across the Portland area; authorities recovered more than 30 stolen guns and other valuables.

Light rain this morning gives way to sun this afternoon before rain returns Monday. Cooler, showery conditions and lower snow levels arrive midweek.

Bankruptcies among Oregon businesses climbed to a 12‑year high in 2025 as higher rates and big layoffs squeezed small firms and charities across the Portland area.

Court filings and public records suggest former Clackamas County commissioner Melissa Fireside planned an escape as prosecutors closed in.

A 23-year-old Salem man was arrested after deputies say he tried to force his way into an apartment while armed; four residents were menaced and no one was hurt.

Clark County is weighing a yearlong extension of a moratorium that would block park redevelopments and protect roughly 2,000 manufactured homes while new rules are drafted.