Governor Tina Kotek appoints Adele Ridenour, known for aiding the underdog and extensive pro bono work, to the Multnomah County bench, effective July 1, 2025.

Clackamas County unveils its new $313 million courthouse with modern and secure features, set to open to the public on May 19. The energy-efficient building represents a significant investment in judicial innovation and community service.

Washington County is working on IT security improvements, per auditor's office, with a review set for July 2026. A request to delay updates has been made due to budget process constraints.

Oregon Governor Kotek declares May 5 as Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day to honor victims and prompt action against systemic issues.

Seven bodies found in Portland's rivers as of April, with two recent recoveries in the Willamette River. Authorities are investigating the causes of death.

A body believed to be a missing 20-year-old kayaker from California was found near Meldrum Bar Park in Gladstone, Oregon, and is pending identification.

Authorities search for missing teenager Charlotte Fosgate in the Oak Grove area, who left without medication, potentially exacerbating her mental health challenges. She may be using public transportation.

The National Weather Service predicts sunny weather ahead for Portland with high temperatures, but evening may require a jacket. A chance of showers is possible later in the week.

Portland, Oregon experiences clear, comfortable weather with sunny skies and temperatures reaching the mid-60s to mid-70s, as per the National Weather Service forecast.

Clackamas County celebrated the ribbon-cutting of its new $313 million courthouse, set to address space and infrastructure issues of the previous facility, with enhanced safety features and room for judicial growth.

Multnomah County passed a lobbying and transparency measure to increase public trust and ensure officials act in the public interest, enforcing new rules on lobbying activities and calendar publication.

Rodney Marcus Arreguin was arrested by Portland officers for the fatal shooting of Joshua Manahan in South Portland and faces second-degree murder and first-degree robbery charges.

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office arrested 25 individuals in a crackdown on retail crime, recovering $4,500 in stolen goods and clearing 24 warrants with the help of multiple agencies.