A Portland man was arrested for reckless driving after reporting his involvement in a hit-and-run incident, following an investigation prompted by his social media posts showcasing dangerous stunts.

A man named James Donald Jackson was found guilty on all counts in a retrial for crimes from 1994, after a 2020 Supreme Court ruling required unanimous jury verdicts.

Portland Parks & Recreation invites volunteers to help with weeding and mulching at Columbia Children's Arboretum on April 19, offering refreshments and tools.

The Oregon DFR issued a cease-and-desist order to a money transmitter and its owner for illegal actions. Consumers are reminded to use licensed services for money transfers.

Portland's weather will shift from cloudy to clear skies, with a weekend forecast showing a high of 65°F on Saturday and a slight chance of showers on Sunday. Calm winds are expected with moderate temperatures.

OHCS assists 269 Oregon residents with homeownership in 2021, distributing nearly $10M in down payment aid, benefiting many first-time and diverse homebuyers.

Medford infrastructure upgrades from April 21 to May 9, 2025, will lead to various road and sidewalk closures, impacting traffic and pedestrian routes.

Cryptosporidium was detected in Portland water; no health threat found, but a filtration system is planned for 2027. No precautions advised, but immunocompromised individuals should consult doctors.

Marcelus Angelo Rodriguez, a 20-year-old from California, went missing while kayaking in the Willamette River on April 12; search efforts have yet to find him.

Portland's weather to vary, with a high of 77°F and light wind today, turning cloudy with potential showers overnight. The weekend will be partly sunny with highs up to 66°F, leading to a mostly sunny week with temperatures around 60-69°F.

Scammers are impersonating Multnomah County Sheriff's Office employees, using real names and spoofing caller IDs to demand immediate payment for fake warrants or fines, usually by gift card or cryptocurrency. MCSO warns these calls are fraudulent.

The owner of a money service business, Brenda Lili Barrera Orantes, was charged with laundering drug proceeds, involving over $89 million, with potential ties to drug-trafficking regions in Mexico and Honduras.

Oregon's Attorney General sues Coinbase for selling unregistered securities and high-risk investments without proper oversight, causing significant losses to local consumers.