Portland schools will get $8.1 million for arts education in the 2025-26 academic year from the Arts Access Fund, benefitting over 28,000 students and employing arts teachers.

The Oregon Transportation Commission approved the next phase of the I-5 Rose Quarter Project, with a focus on collaboration and community engagement for the $167 million phase starting in 2027.

I-5 southbound left lane under Morrison Bridge in Portland will be closed at night this weekend for bridge work.

A coalition of 20 states, led by Attorney General Dan Rayfield, won a legal battle to preserve FEMA's BRIC disaster preparedness funding from cuts proposed by the Trump Administration.

Portland to experience patchy fog tonight with a humidity level of 96%, calm winds, and mild temperatures. Visibility may decrease as fog thickens. A sunny break is expected Saturday afternoon, followed by a rainy week ahead.

Portland's camping ordinance enforcement connected over 100 homeless individuals to shelters in five weeks, with Mayor Wilson emphasizing support over criminalization, issuing few citations, and prioritizing shelter services.

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of Francis Grice, Jr. after his single-vehicle crash involving a fire on Sauvie Island.

Multnomah County Sheriff's Office intensifies DUII enforcement over the holidays to prevent impaired driving, offering safety tips and enhanced patrols.

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office warns of a scam where con artists claim they can secure inmates' release for a fee, a fraudulent scheme exploiting families' desperation.

Fern Hill Road closed by officials between Taylor Way and Geiger Road due to high water levels, with permanent floodgates enforcing the measure for public safety.

A motorcyclist died in Portland's 42nd traffic death this year after a crash involving a semi, with police investigating the incident at NE Airport Way and I-205.

Oregon reinstates SNAP work requirements statewide, affecting 37,000 people, with ODHS advising those concerned to seek assistance for eligibility questions.

Raymond C. Lee III was unanimously confirmed by the Portland City Council as the city's new long-term administrator responsible for managing daily city operations.