Oregon Senate Majority Leader Kayse Jama criticizes President Trump's economic policies, blaming them for a projected $800 million deficit in the state's budget. Jama pledges that the Senate Democrats will support local workers and small businesses.

Salem Police are investigating two separate fatal shootings that occurred overnight at different locations, with victims found at 40th Place and Carson Drive SE and Wallace Marine Park.

The Bridge to Home Shelter in Tigard, important for aiding homeless families, grand re-opened after renovations and is the largest in Washington County.

A Portland man received a 70-month prison sentence for shooting someone with a barbed dart. The Multnomah County DA's Office praised law enforcement collaboration and victim advocacy in the case.

Three Honduran nationals in Oregon were arrested on charges of trafficking fentanyl in downtown Portland, as part of a coordinated law enforcement mission.

Portland's homeless management efforts were adjusted due to extreme heat, pausing camp removals; however, shelter referrals continued, with the city resuming cleanups after the heat emergency lifted.

Antonio Irving Benjamin from Salem received a 12-year sentence for pleading guilty to drug manufacturing and money laundering, involving THC and psilocybin edibles, reports the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Oregon.

Three individuals were arrested for a stabbing assault in downtown Portland; the victim survived, and the suspects face multiple charges including assault and unlawful weapon use.

Portland Police struggled to manage illegal street races and takeovers, leading to traffic stops, vehicle tows, and arrests, despite their efforts to disperse participants throughout the weekend.

Hillsboro hosts a Job & Resource Career Expo to connect local talent with tech and biosciences industries, offering workshops, resources, and free professional headshots.

Neighbors gathered for the Party On, Portland! at Gilbert HydroPark to strengthen community ties, with food, games, and police engagement to build trust.

Portland's forecast includes a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 pm, then sunny with a high near 88. Clear skies expected in the evening, with calmer weather and sun through the weekend into Labor Day.

The Lents Youth Initiative in Portland engaged youth in community safety programs, where interns received training and led projects to improve local neighborhoods, including conducting a safety assessment of Lincoln Park.