Gov. Kotek has appointed a seven-member advisory committee to shape where and how data centers expand in Oregon — balancing jobs, grid capacity and natural resources.

Residents in Portland protest against ICE activities and Trump administration, expressing concerns for civil liberties, drawing parallels to civil rights issues on MLK Day, and resulting in some arrests during a sit-in at an ICE facility.

Portland Fire & Rescue is highlighting their firehouses and firefighters on social media, showcasing their daily duties, recent responses to emergencies, and the maintenance work behind their operations.

Dozens living in Portland’s tiny-home Safe Rest Villages say they’ve been told to leave under a 120-day engagement rule, even as some residents say they’ve been meeting with caseworkers.

Larry Hurwitz, once a prominent Portland promoter, was booked in Clackamas County on suspicion of assault and a parole hold. The arrest revives questions tied to the 1990 Starry Night murder case.

Two Portland officers were shot following a weapons threat report; the suspect fled and remains at large despite a manhunt involving specialized police units.

Court papers say New Year's Eve gunfire in Scappoose led police to a Jan. 14 search that uncovered dead and neglected tortoises; two adults were arrested.

Portland's weather forecast promises cold, mostly sunny days with temperatures around 50 degrees, frosty mornings, and east northeast winds. Rain and snow may arrive by the weekend.

A large police response closed streets near NE 17th and NE Clackamas Monday night after a reported weapon threat.

Woody, a six-year-old Portland dog, recovered after DoveLewis removed a skull tumor; vets say multi-hour surgery and close follow-up made the outcome possible.

Fire crews contained a late‑night roof blaze at a North Portland Kingdom Hall to a small section of the roof. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.

A 33-year-old man was shot multiple times through his front door in Portland, Mitchells Plain. Police opened an attempted-murder docket and no arrests have been made.

The Army Corps has launched an EIS for a $1.5B plan to bury a high‑voltage cable under the Columbia River; virtual scoping meetings are set next week. Tribes and shipping interests are raising alarms.