Sunny and warm Sunday with highs near 77°F in Portland. Rain returns midweek with cooler temperatures and wet commutes.

A rare Baird’s beaked whale washed ashore on Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula; NOAA and stranding teams are documenting the carcass and collecting samples.

An adult man was shot just before 1 a.m. on April 18 on SE Sandy Boulevard. Police say the suspect fled and detectives are asking for tips.

A federal judge ordered prosecutors to look for video or photos after defense lawyers alleged officers posed for a 'trophy photo' of an arrested protester; sentencing is now set for May 15, 2026.

Sunny, near‑70s weekend inland; light rain chance Monday evening and a wetter stretch likely midweek.

Fruit Loop businesses are pushing back against a proposed 49,000‑sq‑ft Amazon last‑mile hub near Odell, saying added van and truck traffic would strain narrow tourist roads.

Umatilla County deputies arrested a 31-year-old after a Weston‑McEwen student reported lewd texts; authorities booked Humberto Salas Torres on multiple felony counts.

ODFW proposes a seasonal, limited‑entry parking permit for Walton, Collins and North Unit beaches from June 15 to Labor Day; island businesses warn of lost summer sales.

Portland’s Slide Inn, a Buckman mainstay and occasional Portlandia backdrop, will close on May 10 after a 32‑year run under owners Eugen and Lenor Bingham. Final services include a Mother’s Day buffet.

St. Helens School District announced Plymouth High will close and merge into St. Helens High for 20262027 as officials cite falling enrollment and budget pressure.

The Dalles High School went into lockdown Friday after a report of shots being fired. Officials say investigators were assessing the threat and no injuries were reported.

New landslide rules could force a redesign or variance for a mixed‑use project that would bring Chick‑fil‑A, 210 apartments and retail to Molalla Avenue in Oregon City.

A Reed College researcher warned Oaks Bottom’s wooded refuge could let a fast urban fire reach dense Southeast Portland neighborhoods. Fire and utility officials say preparedness, not cameras, is the near‑term priority.