An Oregon man, Edward Francis Jones, was indicted on firearms possession by a felon and eluding police after a high-speed chase and months-long pursuit.

PPB arrested two suspects for separate November violence cases; one for a shooting threat and one for a stabbing. Detectives' investigations led to the arrests of Raymond Diggs and Katelynn Spacal.

Two male juveniles, aged 12 and 15, were arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Santi Ram Rai in Portland, facing murder and other charges.

ODOT faces a $242 million shortfall, impacting services and risking layoffs. A bill to generate revenue is stalled, and Governor Kotek seeks legislative action to avoid dire consequences for Oregon's transportation.

Portland residents can vote to name the city's snowplows with ranked-choice voting, using suggestions from 3,300 submissions received earlier this year.

A former Banks High School teacher, Wymon Wayne Smith, pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of students and was sentenced to 75 months in prison with post-release supervision and sex offender registration.

ODOT announced a paving project on U.S. 30 in Rainier with expected daytime work, ramp closures, and detours, aiming to enhance road safety and reduce maintenance costs.

Ex-Republican State Senator Tim Knopp is named Oregon's Chief Prosperity Officer, tasked with boosting the state's economy and jobs under Governor Kotek's Prosperity Roadmap initiative.

Tate White is the new Deputy Director of Portland's Bureau of Planning & Sustainability with extensive experience in public sector, equity, and sustainable development.

A federal court sides with Oregon against the Trump Administration's DOJ, tentatively dismissing a lawsuit seeking sensitive voter data, in a win for state rights and voter privacy.

Oregon AG Dan Rayfield will host a town hall on federal oversight with AGs from CA, HI, MN, and ME, discussing legal strategies to defend state rights.

A former caregiver, Michael Putman, was sentenced to 15 years for sexually abusing an elderly resident with dementia at Churchill Estates memory care facility. Oregon officials emphasize protecting seniors from abuse.

Portland City Council elected Jamie Dunphy as Council President and Olivia Clark as Vice President, signaling a new leadership approach focused on equality and priority-setting for the city's future.