Portland police arrested 10 people in a downtown retail-theft mission this week, seizing suspected stolen merchandise. The bureau says the operation is part of ongoing, data-driven efforts to disrupt organized shoplifting.

Documents show Portland kept $1.6M meant for the Mount Hood Cable Regulatory Commission from 2020–2025, prompting audits and review as the commission winds down.

A southeast Portland man was arrested after a bullet pierced an apartment wall Monday; police say no one was injured and the suspect faces weapons-related charges.

Alaska’s new Portland lounge opens this Thursday with about 14,000 sq ft, private work rooms, a crepe bar and a pancake machine.

A head-on collision on Highway 18 near Otis killed a Salem man and left four others seriously injured; state troopers say the crash remains under investigation.

Linn County deputies removed the final campers at Simpson Park after weeks of enforcement and outreach. Cleanup crews moved in Tuesday to restore the riverfront site.

Portland jumps into the low 90s Tuesday with a moderate heat risk in parts of the metro. A cooler midweek and weekend rain chances follow.

Police are investigating after a man was found dead just after 4 a.m. at SE 122nd and SE Pine in Hazelwood. Homicide detectives have closed the street and are asking the public for tips.

Crook County warns that callers are posing as judges or deputies and demanding payment for missed jury duty. Officials urge residents to hang up and verify with the sheriff.

A tiny coastal Oregon district approved a four‑day week, then pulled the plug after Gov. Tina Kotek’s executive order forced districts to restore lost instructional time. The move highlights tension between local budget fixes and statewide rules.

Legacy Emanuel circulated a safety flyer after employees reported crows swooping near the staff lot; experts say fledglings likely explain the behavior. Officials urge people not to harass the birds and to call animal control for help.

A three-vehicle crash on Hwy 26 near SE Weber Road killed a 39-year-old Portland woman and led authorities to cite a 16-year-old driver.

Rep. Cliff Bentz introduced a bill that would clear federal land and a right-of-way so Crook County can plan a backup exit and four fire-safe zones for Juniper Canyon.