Hypnos Coffee is opening a West‑side outpost on NW 21st this August. The new shop features a 19‑foot stainless‑steel bar and a focused pour‑over program.

Tina Kotek's campaign has challenged Christine Drazan to three televised debates across Oregon, pitching the series as forums on costs, homelessness and schools. Drazan says she’s willing — but wants the conversations to reach beyond the I‑5 corridor.

Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Val Hoyle reintroduced the DASH Act, a sweeping plan to expand affordable housing, speed down‑payment help and offer tax incentives for builders and landlords.

DNA testing has identified the person linked to the 1995 killing of Joni Marie Grigsby, Lane County detectives say.

A man was found dead early Saturday after a shooting at Rocky Butte Park in Northeast Portland. Police detained a man and homicide detectives are asking witnesses to come forward.

Portland Fire & Rescue crews responded Saturday to reports of a commercial‑building fire in the Kenton neighborhood. Officials said details were limited and urged residents to avoid the area.

A dangerous heat wave will push Portland into the 90s and near 100°F Sunday–Tuesday. Overnight lows will offer little relief.

Beaverton released images of Creekside Connections — a plan to restore Beaverton Creek, expand canopy and knit trails, parks and housing into a greener downtown.

State foresters are testing autonomous recording units and AI to map threatened northern spotted owls and marbled murrelets, aiming for safer surveys and broader data. Federal approvals will determine how quickly the counts inform management.

State health officials flagged Lake Billy Chinook after tests found high microcystin levels. Officials warn against swimming and spray-generating water sports in affected areas.

Yamhill County deputies credit K9 Delta with helping make three arrests after a Willamina barricade and a rural McMinnville trespass tied to a stolen vehicle. The sheriff’s office posted photos and a media release about the operations.

Portland junior Ellery Lincoln ran a 4:27.65 mile at the HOKA Festival of Miles, setting a U.S. junior-class record and moving to No. 3 on the all-time prep list.

A countywide burn ban in Yamhill County takes effect 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16. Open burning, burn barrels and yard‑debris fires are prohibited.