Antonio C. Pirog, a challenger for Beaverton City Council Position 5, was arrested the night of May 18 on menacing and unlawful-use-of-a-weapon allegations. Police say investigators are collecting evidence and seeking witnesses.

A juvenile black bear was photographed near Jaquith Park in Newberg; officials say it doesn’t pose an immediate threat but urge residents to secure attractants.

Dozens of business-side staff at the Portland Trail Blazers were let go Tuesday in a post-sale restructuring, with local reports placing the cuts between about three dozen and roughly 70.

A 63-year-old man was killed in a head‑on collision on Highway 126 near Redmond; two others were seriously injured and taken to area hospitals. Oregon State Police are investigating.

A Eugene man pleaded guilty in federal court after prosecutors said his crew targeted Asian business owners across Oregon and Washington.

BC Place installed a FIFA-grade grass pitch and finished major upgrades ahead of seven World Cup matches, with organizers expecting packed crowds this summer. The changes aim to meet FIFA rules and leave a venue legacy for Vancouver.

Morning fog and small craft advisories give way to sunny, low‑70s afternoons. Thursday could be the warmest day, with low‑80s possible in places.

Clark County's 2026 Point‑in‑Time count shows an 18% overall decline, but family households with children rose about 16%, exposing a split in local progress.

Public payroll records show five Multnomah County employees topped $300,000 in 2025, led by health and corrections staff whose overtime pushed pay higher.

Oregon paused issuing undercover plates to federal agencies and the DOJ has warned of possible litigation as the state reviews the policy.

A Grants Pass man is hospitalized after allegedly driving the wrong way on I‑5 near Rogue River and colliding with an SUV; multiple charges were listed by the sheriff's office.

The University of Oregon has sued former defensive back Dakoda Fields, saying he missed a payment tied to his release and owes roughly $10,000 plus interest and fees. The complaint was filed May 15 in Lane County Circuit Court.

CompTIA sees a slight rebound for Portland's tech workforce in 2026 after two years of decline, with AI and data roles leading hiring.