A morning woodshop fire at Mountainside High forced an evacuation and canceled classes; no injuries were reported as crews contained the blaze to the shop.

Brandi Carlile’s Echoes Through the Canyon expands into a three‑night Memorial Day run at The Gorge; Dave Matthews Band returns for a three‑night Labor Day residency. Camping, VIP and mobile‑ticket rules are in effect.

A Clackamas County deputy was arrested in Oregon City and faces multiple charges, including strangulation and criminal mistreatment.

A federal judge vacated the BLM’s Blue and Gold approvals and paused logging near Yoncalla after finding evidence that protected old‑growth trees were mischaracterized. The agency must redo its review.

Lawmakers in Salem and city officials in Hillsboro have moved to pause data‑center tax breaks as polls and local opposition pile up, derailing planned projects. The dispute is reshaping where AI companies can build.

RNDC filed a WARN notice saying 146 Oregon jobs could be cut as the company finalizes the sale of its state operations; layoffs are set to start June 17.

Deputies released video after a semi clipped a water truck on eastbound I‑84 near Dalton Point, sending it into the woods. Officials are asking the public for tips.

A Vancouver man was arrested after police say he drove more than 100 mph on Highway 217, fled officers and crashed into a TriMet WES stop near Hall Boulevard.

Clear skies and low 80s today in Portland, with rain likely returning on Monday, May 25, 2026. Plan ahead for Memorial Day outings.

A pretrial hearing for Lynn Benton in Oregon City was canceled after an hour-long wait. A retrial is scheduled for July after his 2016 conviction was overturned.

Facing a drop in out‑of‑state enrollment, the University of Oregon says it must cut about $65M and has paused hiring and pay actions while leaders plan longer‑term fixes. Updates are expected mid‑summer and in the fall.

An armed suspect was being sought after a downtown Salem shooting Wednesday night; K-9 teams and drones were part of the multi-agency search.

A bat in Douglas County tested positive for rabies after a resident brought it in; officials urge residents to avoid handling wild animals and keep pets vaccinated.