Oregon authorities have closed mussel harvesting from the Columbia River to the Siuslaw River in Florence due to elevated toxin levels, affecting both recreational and commercial gatherers.

Portland faces traffic disruptions due to SW Fourth Avenue paving and closures, impacting drivers from Friday evening, September 26, to early Monday, September 29.

Sheriff O’Donnell announced the arrest of Ty Sage, wanted for murder and robbery, following a procedural error that allowed him to post bail erroneously.

Oregon's DFR warns of a "gold bar" scam where fraudsters, posing as Treasury agents, push people to buy gold for financial security, resulting in significant losses.

Clackamas County invites residents to join the Sunrise Community Coalition to shape the Sunrise Corridor's future, emphasizing safety, health, and interconnectedness.

Governor Kotek and Mayor Wilson convened a roundtable with real estate industry players to promote multifamily housing construction in Portland, aiming to address affordability and secure housing for all.

Medford's City Council is reviewing development code amendments that could affect the city's car wash businesses, with the aim of balancing urban planning and business interests.

Oregon airports receive over $18 million in federal funding for improvements, including upgrades to runways and taxiways, as announced by Senators Merkley and Wyden.

Seven project teams graduated from the Oregon Supportive Housing Institute, ready to develop Permanent Supportive Housing for vulnerable groups in Oregon, pairing affordable housing with support services.

The FTC, Oregon DOJ, and 18 states have stopped a misleading cancer charity scheme by Kars-R-Us.com, with a settlement order imposing bans and a $3.88 million judgment.

Portland Police Bureau inducted 22 new officers, their largest class since 1999, reflecting successful recruitment efforts and a focus on community service standards.

A Portland man, Michael John Peters, has been charged with multiple mail thefts and was found with stolen mail and fake IDs in his apartment. He remains detained pending trial.

Portland's weather forecast includes a sunny day with a high near 72°F and light winds, turning partly cloudy at night with a low around 54°F. The weekend shows a gradual increase in clouds with rain expected by Sunday night.