Lawmakers in Salem are considering adding roughly 300 acres to the Portland urban growth boundary to court tech employers, reigniting the farmland‑vs‑jobs fight. The change would require rule or statutory tweaks and large public hearings.

Rain and snow showers are likely across Portland Tuesday into the week, with a Winter Weather Advisory for nearby foothills and rough seas at the coast.

Most Multnomah County inspections in early February returned perfect 100s for local eateries; Banh Mi Fusion PDX in Fairview scored 87 for handwashing and sanitizer issues.

HB 4177 would restate limits on "serial communications," adjust ethics training and extend grievance deadlines after confusion over private messages among officials.

Portland Fire & Rescue crews are responding to a potential fire on NW Naito Parkway between the Fremont and Broadway bridges; officials advise avoiding the area.

A 33-year-old was arrested after shots were fired outside the U.S. Market in northeast Salem; police say no one was injured.

A 31-year-old man was seriously injured in a Friday hit-and-run on SW Tualatin Valley Highway in Aloha. Deputies recovered surveillance showing a black pickup and are asking the public for tips.

Mayor Keith Wilson and Councilor Eric Zimmerman want to raise Portland's business-license exemption to ease burdens on small companies and align with county rules.

Rain arrives Monday with highs near 43°F. Colder air midweek could bring a rain–snow mix and icy spots for morning commutes.

Parents in Portland pushed back after officials floated closing a 60‑year‑old high school, arguing a single closure won’t fix deep funding problems.

Lake Oswego police say three people were arrested after detectives tied burglaries to grieving households across the Portland area; authorities recovered more than 30 stolen guns and other valuables.

Light rain this morning gives way to sun this afternoon before rain returns Monday. Cooler, showery conditions and lower snow levels arrive midweek.

Bankruptcies among Oregon businesses climbed to a 12‑year high in 2025 as higher rates and big layoffs squeezed small firms and charities across the Portland area.