Miss Delta, a North Portland staple for biscuits and barbecue, announced it will close after 19 years. Owner Marcus Oliver set July 3 as the last day.

A predawn blaze destroyed a Mill Park home in Southeast Portland, killing three dogs and sending a fourth to DoveLewis; Portland Fire & Rescue says the cause is under investigation.

A 19-year-old from Sandy died after his pickup crossed the center line and struck a semi on SR‑97 north of Goldendale. Troopers say he was not wearing a seatbelt.

A late‑June front brings rain to Portland from Thursday night through Saturday; coastal waters face a Small Craft Advisory and Friday's commute could be slick.

Portland Fire & Rescue says crews are responding to a possible residential fire near SE Gladstone and Powell after callers reported a porch "smoking."

Ann Chase, 80, was found dead inside her crashed car in a northwest Portland ravine after a days-long search. Authorities say the Medical Examiner is investigating.

House Judiciary Republicans have ordered Portland and state officials to hand over records about sanctuary‑era policies and interactions with ICE, with a July 7 deadline.

An officer-involved shooting at a McDonald's in Aloha early Wednesday closed TV Highway between 192nd and 198th. Officials say no injuries and a suspect is in custody.

The Father's Heart in Oregon City opened as an evening cooling shelter during a heat advisory, serving dinner at 5:30 p.m. and asking volunteers to sign up.

Take Two, a Concordia cocktail bar on NE Killingsworth, will close July 3 after owners cited a steep sales drop and rising costs. Neighbors will lose a late‑night martini spot.

A Texas fugitive wanted on child-sex charges was arrested near Lucas Lodge in Agness after a multi-agency manhunt. Authorities recovered his dog and took the suspect into custody without incident.

A Beaverton man received a 10-year federal sentence after authorities say they found more than a kilogram of fentanyl and a pistol in his home. Prosecutors tied the stash to earlier undercover buys and seizures.

Highs near 91°F Wednesday in Portland. A front brings rain Thursday night into Friday with a chance of storms Friday–Saturday.