A new omakase counter has opened in Portland's Pearl District, highlighted in KOIN's Foodie Friday. The opening arrives amid a broader local surge in tasting menus.

A permitting reversal cleared a path for a Dairy Queen with a drive‑thru on SE Division, but a Feb. 25 hearing will determine whether construction can move forward.

A Hillsboro jury awarded $800K to two public defenders who said a sheriff's deputy blocked their courtroom access in episodes they say were racially motivated.

A Portland man has been indicted after prosecutors say he stole a family's Christmas presents and burglarized multiple homes. The Burglary Task Force is asking residents to check cameras and send tips.

A state‑ordered report and a special OHSU board meeting laid out costly choices for the Oregon National Primate Research Center, exposing a clash over money, science and animal welfare.

An arrest warrant was filed for a former TriMet road supervisor accused of pepper‑spraying teens at Gresham Central. Court filings and bus video form the basis of the case.

Gresham detectives renewed a public appeal Thursday seeking tips to find Camerino Vides, wanted in the Jan. 23, 2025 fatal shooting at Vance Park.

Police in Battle Ground, WA, arrested Christopher Lee Morrissey for third-degree child rape, with concerns there may be more victims. Public assistance is sought.

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson has called for ICE to suspend operations in the city following a shooting incident, citing a land use review violation and commitment to sanctuary city principles. The full statement is on Portland's official website.

ODOT is closing access to U.S. 101 at NW 14th Street in Lincoln City from January 27th for an ADA curb ramp project to improve accessibility and safety. This will result in detours but won't disrupt local businesses.

Rosalee Anderson from Portland Ceasefire joined the first session of the University of Chicago's Community Violence Leadership Academy, aiming to enhance violence prevention efforts.

The Multnomah County Board recognized January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month and the second week as Slavic/Eastern European Heritage Week to honor contributions and raise awareness.

Region 1 ACT is holding an informational workshop on transportation project prioritization under ODOT's ten-year plan on January 28, accessible via link or phone.