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.

Portland's Friends of IFCC Artist Grant & Residency Program is accepting applications, offering financial aid and workspace to local artists until September 12, 2025.

Portland residents can expect a period of sunny and moderate weather, with temperatures peaking around 83-85°F during the day and dipping to around 60°F at night.

A Portland serial arsonist, Aubrey A. Edwards, was arrested, released, and then re-arrested for setting multiple fires, with a spree possibly spanning 10 days.

A man was indicted for the murder of William "Tom" Vaughn in Gresham, with the suspect arrested over a year later in the same neighborhood as the crime scene.

Human remains were found in a storage locker in The Dalles, prompting an investigation by local police and the Columbia Gorge Major Crimes team. An autopsy is pending.

Portland's SE 82nd Avenue and Division Street intersection will undergo repairs from August 4-16, causing significant traffic disruptions and offering improved, durable pavement upon completion.

The SSCC's report on Portland homelessness shows efforts in sheltering affected individuals, with only 6 out of 36 using a shelter bed for a night, and details the assessment and removal of campsites.

Oregon's AG leads 22 states in suing the Trump administration over Medicaid funding block to Planned Parenthood, citing potential clinic closures and disruptions in essential health services.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek criticizes the EPA's plans to roll back the 2009 Endangerment Finding, affirming Oregon's commitment to climate science-based policies.