Council Vice President Olivia Clark plans to shift $10M from Portland's new police oversight fund to restore cuts to police and fire programs as the city finalizes next year’s budget.

Portland’s Public Works budget proposal pairs rate increases for utilities, trash and parking with targeted service reductions as city leaders try to close a budget gap. The changes would add roughly $10 to a typical monthly combined water, sewer and stormwater bill and nudge downtown meter prices higher.

Cascades Amphitheater in Ridgefield has 11 headline concerts this summer, from Kid Cudi to Mötley Crüe, plus practical tips on tickets, seating and rules.

A split Oregon appeals panel reversed a Linn County man's gun‑possession conviction, finding prosecutors didn't prove he had custody or control of a rifle sold at a pawnshop.

A new Hoffman Research poll released days before Oregon’s primary shows Chris Dudley leading Gov. Tina Kotek 48%–44% in a tested matchup, while Christine Drazan ties Kotek 45%–45%.

Cloudy Friday with showers returning tonight and gusty southwest winds. Cascade passes could see light snow; check road and marine advisories.

A Medford man was indicted after deputies say he posed as a utility worker and tried to abduct a caregiver; an 85‑year‑old neighbor intervened.

A contractor died Thursday at River Mill Dam during a workplace accident; authorities say the site is closed and there's no public risk.

Providence Portland Medical Center's reworked ER will open late June, adding dozens of treatment rooms and an 8‑bed SARA to ease overcrowding.

County and developer opened 275 affordable apartments at Milwaukie’s Hillside Park, including 21 supportive homes and a resilience hub to aid residents. This marks Phase 1 of a larger master plan.

Legacy Emanuel will open a new, $2M‑backed Oregon Burn Center on June 3 with 16 surge‑ready suites, a rooftop garden and an in‑unit rehab gym. The unit replaces a decades‑old facility and aims to bolster regional capacity.

Detectives from Marion County and six local departments contacted more than 20 homes in an ICAC sweep. Officials say electronic devices were seized and probes remain active.

Business and civic leaders are pressing Oregon's Prosperity Council to back Cascadia high-speed rail, saying it could cut Portland‑Seattle trips to about an hour and spur thousands of jobs.