Wyatt Belcher was sentenced to life with parole after 25 years for the murder of Ash Smith at a Portland drum circle, reflecting a stand against violence.

The Federal Circuit expedited Oregon's lawsuit against tariffs from the Trump era; AG Rayfield highlighted the national importance and economic impact.

Multnomah County residents expressed concerns at a budget hearing over proposed cuts to various services for FY 2026, facing a significant funding gap.

Shane McKeever pleaded guilty to manslaughter and attempted murder after driving into a Portland homeless camp, killing one. He faces a 192-month sentence.

Portland's weather will transition from clear to overcast, with comfortable temperatures and a forecast of mostly sunny days ahead, including a sunny weekend with highs in the mid-70s to low 80s.

Daniel Blew received an 18-month prison sentence for his involvement in a Portland burglary ring, with additional probation and potential added jail time for violations.

A man involved in a disturbance in Portland was later in a shootout with officers; he was hospitalized, and no others were injured. The police are investigating.

Joshua Degerness received a 25-year sentence for attempting to murder three Portland police officers and other charges, after a 2021 shootout. No officers were injured.

Portland City Councilor Mitch Green proposes a 2% cut to the EMS budget, potentially freeing $1.5 million for urgent community needs without raising taxes.

A regional fire response successfully contained a 35.3-acre brushfire near Phoenix, with no reported damages or injuries, attributed to mowing under dry conditions.

Portland faces a smog emergency with an air quality advisory issued due to high ozone levels, urging precautions for vulnerable groups and recommending pollution-reducing actions.

A single-vehicle crash on Highway 101 in Lincoln County resulted in the death of Leslie Ryan Campbell from Seal Rock. The incident caused a four-hour traffic delay.

ODOT will close U.S. 101 near Bandon for a weekend in September to replace an underperforming culvert, foreseeing future reliability and environmental benefits.