The Portland Housing Bureau awarded over $40 million to Home Forward and Urban League of Portland for a 230-unit affordable housing project in the Broadway Corridor, with construction starting in 2026.

Portland's PBOT has partnered with Lyft and Lime to integrate up to 3,500 e-scooters into the city's transport options, aiming for accessibility, affordability, and clutter reduction by enforcing new locking rules.

PBOT announces bike events for the new school year, aiming to engage Portland families in fun ways to promote sustainable travel and improve pedestrian safety in their 'Safe Routes to School' campaign.

Portland and Multnomah County are recruiting for two committees to guide their joint homelessness response efforts following an approved intergovernmental agreement.

A deadly car-pedestrian crash on a Portland freeway ramp led to an investigation and traffic delays. The ramp from I-84 west to I-205 south was closed after the incident. The driver is cooperating with the police.

The National Weather Service predicts hazy weather in Portland, Oregon, with temperatures around 89°F and calm winds. Haze is expected to persist intermittently over the weekend, with partly sunny skies and highs in the 70s and 80s.

Governor Tina Kotek activated the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Town Gulch Fire in Baker County, Oregon, enabling state aid for the local firefighting efforts against the significant wildfire threat.

Health officials warn of high smog levels in Portland-Vancouver, Marion, and Umatilla counties, advising vulnerable groups to limit outdoor activities.

Portland Fred Meyer workers may strike over alleged contract breaches; the union's vote signifies a potential labor action amid Kroger's heralded merger.

The Portland Police Bureau has released Lyle G. Gage Jr.'s photo to find additional victims and urges people with information to contact Officer Rizzo.

The Portland Police Bureau received a $474,244 grant from the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to fight retail theft, funding overtime for proactive patrols and collaborations with retailers and the DA's office.

Portland's NE 122nd Ave will get four new pedestrian crossings to improve safety, funded by a federal grant and designed by PBOT, with construction expected to start in late 2025.

Oregon's infrastructure was rated a C- by the ASCE, consistent with the national average, indicating a critical need for improved funding and maintenance.