A county summary says Lane County Commissioner David Loveall retaliated against staff after complaints about his language, including a crude 'stripper' comment.

Portland’s shift from neighborhood fundraisers to a districtwide foundation has coincided with a steep fall in donations, forcing the Fund for PPS to stretch scarce dollars amid deep budget pressure.

Marion County leaders say a patient transfer from the Oregon State Hospital to a Salem facility has raised public‑safety and legal concerns. Officials are urging changes to how releases are handled.

Police say a 62-year-old Salem man stabbed a woman in West Salem; she reached a Keizer Walgreens for help and was taken to Salem Hospital. Detectives are asking for tips.

Medical examiner ruled Jamal Rodgers' December death a gunshot and detectives are seeking tips. Case 25-354714 remains under investigation.

TriMet is edging toward curbside BAT lanes on 82nd Avenue that would speed buses but reroute car traffic and draw pushback from nearby businesses. The agency’s advisers meet Friday.

A Portland Business Journal ranking shows 34 firms handled nearly $3.6B in sales and more than 22.6M sq ft leased in 2025, highlighting who drives the metro’s commercial deals.

Multnomah County authorized staff to apply for a $5M BUILD grant to design a replacement for the aging Stark Street Bridge.

ECONorthwest presented its annual State of the Economy at the Portland Metro Chamber forum, with new data on migration, job growth and downtown recovery. The companion downtown report was also unveiled.

An OHSU analysis linked GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs with a sharply lower risk of dry AMD in older non‑diabetic adults, but other studies show mixed signals. Experts say don’t change meds yet.

PeaceHealth will replace Eugene Emergency Physicians with ApolloMD at three Lane County hospitals this spring and summer, prompting organized pushback from local clinicians. The move comes as RiverBend struggles with crowding and long waits.

A Portland man pleaded guilty to second‑degree murder in the Old Town killing of Deante Watts and received life with parole possible after 25 years; prosecutors dropped 14 related cases.

Multnomah County deputies recovered an adult man's body from the Columbia River near Lady Island on Wednesday; the medical examiner and sheriff's office are investigating.