Mary Li held overlapping city and county roles in spring 2025, drawing near‑full pay from both and prompting oversight questions.

Clear, mild Friday with highs near 59°F; steady rain and marine advisories arrive Saturday–Sunday. Expect wet roads and localized flooding risk in low spots.

PF&R crews called a second alarm after responding to an apartment fire in deep Southeast Portland; a public information officer was en route and the scene remained active.

House Bill 4082 would let cities add limited UGB sites for manufactured-home parks and 55+ housing, tapping a one-time expansion program with affordability rules.

A sushi chef prosecutors say collected millions in gold bars was sentenced in Portland to time served after more than a year in custody. Authorities say the case fits a nationwide "gold bar" courier scam.

Portland police investigated a late‑night shooting at the Horseshoe Inn Motel on NE Sandy Boulevard after radio‑scanner reports said multiple people were shot. Officials had not confirmed details early Friday.

A National Weather Service Beach Hazards Statement warns of sneaker waves along the South Central Oregon and Curry County coasts through Friday night.

The Oregon Supreme Court set 60‑ and 90‑day deadlines for appointing public defenders and ruled charges must be dismissed when those windows are missed. The decision could touch thousands of cases.

Newly released surveillance video shows a meat cleaver passed through TSA screening at PDX on Nov. 13, prompting a full re-screening and renewed union criticism of staffing and morale.

An alternate on Portland’s new police oversight board refused to sign a confidentiality agreement, and City Council will consider removing him days before the board meets. The dispute raises early questions about secrecy and transparency in the board’s launch.

Roseburg will cut roughly 146 jobs at its Riddle plywood plant as specialty plywood shifts to Coquille; affected workers will receive 60 days' pay and health coverage.

A federal judge sentenced Lake Oswego resident Michael Wayne Frost to 72 months in prison and ordered forfeiture of more than $500,000 after prosecutors tied cocaine sales to crypto purchases.

Camas-based nLIGHT priced a $175M offering and is expanding manufacturing in Longmont while its stock slid after a long run-up.