Portland's weekend weather forecasts a mix of clouds, potential smoke, and sunshine with temperatures in the 80s and calm winds, according to the NWS.

Oregon's Clackamas and Washington Counties allocated grants to seven organizations to curb tobacco use, focusing on youths and marginalized communities, for programs to run from 2024 to 2025.

Shortstack Belmont aims to provide affordable housing for Portland's "missing middle" with 35 sustainable units, benefiting from a $6 million OHCS LIFT program grant, targeting households earning 60-80% of median income.

Jayson, a young man with cerebral palsy, secured stable housing through Multnomah County's I/DD Services and the RLRA program after years of homelessness. Case managers provided critical support in this success story.

Portland police recovered seven stolen vehicles, three firearms, and arrested nine individuals in their 61st stolen vehicle operation with other law enforcement agencies.

Mexican national in Oregon faces charges for trafficking over 43 pounds of fentanyl and heroin, after law enforcement seized the drugs at his residence.

A fatal multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 in Lane County caused a highway closure and one death, with the involved parties identified and an ongoing investigation.

Oregon's ODHS is establishing measures to improve its Child Welfare system in response to the Wyatt B. v. Kotek lawsuit, with plans outlined in an "Initial Review" by appointed Neutral Kevin Ryan.

A man from Keizer, Oregon, received an 11-year federal prison sentence for trafficking fentanyl and meth in Oregon and Washington after pleading guilty.

Aubrey A. Edwards was charged with multiple arson-related offenses after a series of fires in Portland and is now in custody as the investigation continues.

Shortstack Belmont, a new 35-unit housing project in Portland, aims to provide affordable, energy-efficient homes for middle-income earners. It's backed by a $6 million OHCS award and emphasizes sustainable design and community inclusion.

Governor Tina Kotek appoints Michael Tessean as the new director of the Oregon Youth Authority, with his term beginning August 18 after Senate approval.

Oregon State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner, a physician, marked Medicare and Medicaid's 60th anniversary, emphasizing their vital roles and expressing concerns about federal cuts impacting Americans' health and the wider economy.