The Oregon Public Utility Commission rejected PacifiCorp’s request for a $55.1M interim rate increase on May 26, 2026, keeping the company’s cash‑bridge plan on hold. Regulators said the utility hadn’t met the high bar for emergency relief.

New state and city rules mean swimmers under 14 must be supervised by an adult during play swims. Portland will use wristbands and swim tests to sort access this summer.

A Clackamas County grand jury declined to indict two officers after the April 12 shooting that killed 19‑year‑old Nicholas Toler near Welches. The jurors reviewed bodycam and dash‑cam footage before reaching their decision.

Sunny and warm Thursday with highs near 86°F. Showers and isolated thunderstorms possible tonight, mainly over the Cascades; localized downpours could affect late commutes.

A veteran Portland officer turned himself in on May 26 on a charge of violating his pretrial release after earlier assault-related charges; investigations are ongoing.

Federal charges allege a Forest Grove operation supplied meth and cocaine across Oregon; investigators say multi‑pound shipments and kilograms of cocaine were seized.

A woman’s body was recovered from the Cowlitz River near Kelso after a caller reported a person tangled in shoreline brush; the coroner is working to identify her.

A Portland cyclist has sued the city after a judge dismissed criminal charges and suppressed evidence, alleging officers fabricated the stop.

Portland State chemists report T111 cleared malaria stages in lab and animal tests, suggesting a single‑encounter cure could be possible.

A 6‑year‑old girl died after being struck by a trailer at Link Creek Campground; deputies say the death appears accidental and the investigation is ongoing.

The EAST by Trap Kitchen opened in Portland’s Central Eastside, blending cart‑era favorites and a seven‑course Chef’s Counter with neighborhood programming.

Oregon senators joined a Padilla‑led letter urging the White House to remove Kurt Olsen, saying he pushed debunked fraud theories and exceeded special‑employee limits.

A new state talent assessment urges Oregon to coordinate training, data and employers so residents can fill in‑demand healthcare, tech and construction jobs as growth slows.