Showers this morning with a window for afternoon thunderstorms; a colder front late Tuesday could drop snow to Cascade passes.

A juvenile was arrested after a March shooting in NE Salem that left an adult hospitalized. Detectives say surveillance footage and evidence at the scene led to the arrest.

OHSU researchers show CD40‑stimulated therapy can reprogram regulatory T cells to attack pancreatic tumors, pointing toward new combination‑treatment options.

A 13-year-old was struck while walking in Brush Prairie; his family has launched a fundraiser and is calling for sidewalks and better lighting as prosecutors review the case.

Riverdale and Canby have levies on the May 19 ballot to prevent teacher layoffs, lost school days and program cuts. Both districts say local taxes are needed to close budget gaps.

Empty cans of spray foam were found in a pond bordering the White River Wildlife Area; state wildlife troopers are searching for suspects and asking for tips.

A Portland scooter rider, identified as Kyle Stahl, died a week after a March 24 crash on NE Sandy Boulevard. Police cited the driver and the Major Crash Team is investigating.

A Vancouver woman was found dead and a man hospitalized after a late‑night assault; the city’s Major Crimes Unit is investigating. Officials have not released names or charges.

The Chinese Cowboy, a Southeast Portland barbecue‑meets‑Asian spot with live music, is closing, local reporting shows. The closure follows a rebrand from Warsugai in 2025.

Central Catholic and Friends of Trees settled a $29M wrongful‑death suit after 14‑year‑old Christopher Kelly was struck by a falling tree during a 2021 volunteer planting trip. Court papers say the deal was reached in February and avoids a trial set for this month.

Oregon Health Authority says licensed tattoo artists can’t administer OTC numbing creams, leaving permanent‑makeup shops and medical tattooists scrambling.

Portland’s 911 bureau has earned a rare international accreditation after cutting non‑emergency waits and speeding emergency answer times.

A City‑hosted forum and PCCEP‑led roundtables will gather public input on the Portland Police union contract on Saturday; the session will be recorded.