A woman was critically injured in an Old Town assault on Friday night; police arrested a 64‑year‑old man who was booked on attempted murder and other charges. Detectives are asking the public for tips and video.

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez says parents shouldn’t be cut out after she voted for H.R. 2616, the House measure critics call the 'Don’t Say Trans' bill; critics warn it could force schools to out transgender students.

A bear cub was shot near downtown Canby after officers tracked it to a tree and determined it posed an immediate public‑safety risk. Officials called the outcome "unfortunate."

More than two dozen rounds struck a Portland parking lot early Saturday, damaging several vehicles. Police say no one was hurt and are asking witnesses to submit tips.

Sunny, warm Sunday; steady rain and gusty winds arrive Monday, May 25, 2026. Secure outdoor gear and watch marine advisories.

Salem firefighters extinguished a blaze at the Oregon State Fire Marshal warehouse, protecting critical wildfire-response equipment while officials investigate. No injuries were reported.

Sunny and warm Saturday; heavy rain and gusty winds arrive Monday. Expect showers, gusts and spotty thunderstorms on Memorial Day.

A Gresham traffic stop Saturday turned up a handgun and about 24 grams of suspected cocaine, and police say the driver was lodged on multiple felonies.

A new Merritt Research Services analysis finds Portland has roughly $19 billion in deferred infrastructure work — about $31,000 per resident — and ranks second‑worst among large U.S. cities.

A state certification panel cleared a Portland officer who struck a protester in 2020, allowing him to keep his law-enforcement certification amid renewed calls for oversight.

Lena Brands LLC has filed for Chapter 11 after abruptly closing all Oregon Shari’s locations; creditors and workers are pressing claims as the Delaware case proceeds.

Menlo Equities bought Portland’s 15‑story former Union Bank tower on May 21, 2026, raising the possibility it could be repurposed as a data center amid downtown office weakness.

Federal agents arrested a Lake Oswego man after a multi‑state probe that investigators say involved Discord, overseas contacts and recorded abuse.