Tribes want federal conveyances of public lands, while conservation groups say buying parcels through land trusts could move faster to return habitat and stewardship. The choice between law and land purchases is shaping an emerging debate in Oregon.

A 54-year-old Eagle Point man died after his motorcycle struck a guardrail on Highway 140 near White City.

A new state financing plan and a Zidell Yards site have pushed Portland’s MLB bid into a concrete economic proposal, promising construction work and follow‑on business for Oregon firms.

Three Portland-area men were arrested after a multi‑agency stop in Sherwood; police say they recovered more than $10,000 in stolen merchandise and more charges may follow.

State health agencies warned that microcystin levels at Brownlee and Hells Canyon reservoirs are above recreational limits; avoid scummy water and watch pets.

After a yearlong lull, Portland's revenue staff will ask council to foreclose on 15 nuisance properties carrying nearly $1.5M in liens.

A Portland man received a 100‑month prison sentence after an assault that left his partner needing surgery and a Tigard standoff that ended peacefully. Prosecutors said he also took the victim’s car.

A newly released forensic evaluation describes the delusions a Portland man told clinicians before killing three people and wounding three in 2022. Court filings point to missed medication and layered oversight.

The 1803 Fund led a walking tour of seven acres in Lower Albina, laying out an early vision that emphasizes reused buildings, cultural space and community-led planning.

Keizer police identified a 59-year-old man found dead and are searching for his wife, Shelly Rae Peca, whose vehicle was traced to Brewster, Washington. Authorities say the case is being investigated as a homicide.

The family of Haley Rogers filed a $51.01M wrongful‑death suit against Cascadia Health, alleging safety failures at McCarthy Place led to her 2023 stabbing. The complaint details staffing and security gaps.

A Portland brewery turned the U.S. National Bank building into a six‑week World Cup fan zone that organizers say brought thousands of fans downtown.

Willow, a 158‑unit Lake Oswego community built in 2024, sold for about $66 million to a New York investor, underscoring investor appetite for suburban multifamily.