McMenamins Rams Head Pub in Portland is closing after 35 years. They didn't renew the lease and will host a farewell party before June. The closure will affect the McMenamins Passport program.

An unidentified body was found on Sauvie Island by the Willamette River, with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office investigating the suspicious death.

A motorcycle-SUV crash on Highway 213 in Clackamas County, Oregon, killed Molalla man Kenneth Isaksen and injured three others, including a teenager and a child.

Oregon State Police report a fatal crash where Laura Keys, 47, died after her Nissan Sentra went off Highway 140.

A teacher in southern Oregon, Jesse Rex Orndoff, was arrested on charges of sexual abuse involving a former student, facing counts of sex abuse, rape, and sodomy.

Portland City Council intervenes in the Providence nurses' strike, urging the healthcare provider to negotiate fairly with the striking nurses to address employment conditions and patient care.

Portland residents face garbage collection delays due to recent snow and ice; companies prioritize pickups as they navigate safety concerns and transfer station issues. Residents are advised to check hauler websites for updates.

A woman was fatally struck by an Amtrak train on the Union Pacific rail line in Clackamas. The incident occurred near SE 82nd Avenue and is under investigation with no passenger injuries. The victim's identity is withheld pending family notification.

The McLean House in Oregon, associated with early prepaid healthcare, was listed in the National Register of Historic Places for its architecture and historical significance.

Oregon and Washington state officials report two domestic cats contracting HPAI from raw pet food, leading to their euthanasia and prompting public health warnings.

Candace Avalos is the new City Councilor for Portland's District 1, focusing on East Portland issues, housing, and climate. She promises regular updates and urges community participation.

Multnomah County's severe weather shelters close as temperatures rise, after serving over 920 individuals. Meanwhile, nearly 3,000 year-round and 200 winter-only shelter beds remain available.

Oregon celebrates 166 years of statehood, highlighting its natural wonders like Crater Lake and the Painted Hills. Medford commemorates the occasion as it nears its own 140th anniversary.