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.

The Oregon DMV warns of a scam involving texts and emails about fake unpaid tickets and threats of license suspension, advising to only use official channels for transactions.

Dr. Sue Rieke Smith was sworn in to represent Oregon's House District 26 in the House of Representatives, bringing her background in education and health care to the role.