Portland Mayor Keith Wilson secures $24.9 million in funding from Metro and the State of Oregon to address homelessness, emphasizing the need for public safety to ensure the initiative's success.

Oregon's House passes HB 2081A, a bipartisan bill backed by Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner, to mitigate climate-related investment risks for the state's retirement fund.

Mayors from Multnomah County press for an Oregon transportation funding bill, urging action at a May 12 press conference to address infrastructure needs.

Portland's weather offers a brief warm spell today with highs near 77°F, followed by a cooler, partly sunny weekend with a chance of rain on Sunday and Monday.

An Oregon state audit reveals a critical behavioral health crisis due to systemic issues like poor data collection and planning, underfunded services, and insufficient mental health infrastructure.

Oregon awarded nearly $300K in grants for veteran and war memorial projects, enabling the construction and upkeep of memorials that honor military service across the state.

Karon Roylee Jones was sentenced to 12 years for assaulting and robbing 99-year-old Francis Leehan in 2024, a verdict hailed as a testament to human resilience.

Washington County Sheriff's Office arrested nine people in an organized retail theft sting at Fred Meyer and Walmart in Cornelius with the aid of a grant.

A security guard was involved in a shooting near a Southwest Portland preschool; one adult was injured. No children were harmed and no suspects are sought. The incident remains under investigation.

Oregon's audit reveals a behavioral health system crisis, with recommendations for the OHA to address data collection issues, funding, planning, and Tribal collaboration.

The Ombudsman's Office report reveals fire safety concerns at Cherry Blossom Townhomes due to potential non-compliance with the Fire Code, raising questions about access road width and building height regulations.

Washington County's latest Homeless Count shows increases in sheltered individuals and efforts to improve data accuracy, but economic factors continue to drive new cases of homelessness.

Martel Da’Jour Mason received a 70-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to robbery and firearm possession for stealing Air Jordans at gunpoint in Clackamas County.