An internal Multnomah County review found missing distribution logs for nearly $272,000 in gift cards and other incentives tied to county programs. Finance staff are collecting cards and paperwork while auditors keep digging.

A Salem man was arrested after an alleged road‑rage encounter that investigators say ended with an AR‑style rifle and multiple felony charges.

Gresham’s iCandy expanded into downtown Troutdale, taking over a former soda shop and keeping vintage touches while serving ice cream, caramel corn and bubble tea.

A Portland filmmaker says he was beaten inside his Northeast Portland apartment; a man has been arrested and arraigned on multiple assault and weapons charges.

Fog lifts for a mild Saturday with highs near 61°F. Rain returns late Saturday night into Sunday, and the coast faces a high sneaker-wave risk Feb 1–2.

A man was shot and seriously injured on a Portland MAX train; 71-year-old Grover S. Phill was arrested and faces multiple charges, including attempted murder.

Multnomah County has announced new funding, including a $75,000 Asylum Fund, to support immigrants and refugees affected by immigration policies, offering legal aid, rent assistance, and basic needs support.

Portland won a $275,000 award for its Waste and Wellness Package, enhancing cleanup efforts in partnership with Ground Score Association by employing those with experience of poverty.

North Bend, Oregon, is advancing a workforce housing project with help from Salazar Architect Inc.'s Catalyst Design Grant offering $15,000 in design services.

K9 Officer Ben Martin of North Bend named Officer of the Year by American Legion Post 34 for his exceptional community impact and fundraising efforts for the K9 program.

Blanchet House will open Bethanie's Room on Feb. 9 — a privately funded, 75‑bed overnight shelter in NW Portland with trauma‑informed design and peer support.

Court filings show David Farley and two health providers settled a sweeping lawsuit brought by roughly 180 former patients, leaving Providence as the lone defendant.

A federal appeals panel allowed a narrow claim against a Multnomah deputy DA to proceed, while dismissing most official-capacity damages claims. The decision revives part of Gibson and Schultz’s civil suit.