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Portland Spirit filed to convert the Rose Building at Tom McCall Waterfront Park into a full-service restaurant with indoor seating and expanded outdoor space, targeting spring 2027.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Crews responded Thursday evening to a possible jumper on the west end of the Broadway Bridge. Officials released few details as responders worked the scene.
HunnyMilk, the beloved Portland brunch spot, will close its kitchen at the end of June; final weekend of brunch is June 28, 2026. Fans are already lining up.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A statewide network outage Thursday knocked TripCheck cameras and DMV services offline across Oregon, forcing delays while ODOT worked with vendors to restore systems.
Oregon begins phasing in per‑mile EV charges in July 2027 — but medium‑duty delivery vans, including much of Amazon’s fleet, were left out of the initial rollout. Lawmakers say they may revisit the gap in 2027.
An officer-involved shooting on the 3300 block of Portland Road NW in Salem prompted a major emergency response Thursday morning. Police say the investigation is active and details remain limited.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Impostors used OHSU oncologist Brian Druker’s name on X and Facebook to market ivermectin as a cancer cure. OHSU alerted platforms and experts warn patients to verify claims.
Fire Boat 21 and police responded after someone was seen standing on the Morrison Bridge railing Wednesday night. Officials have not released further details.
Court filings say an 18-year-old Ridgefield High student had roughly 10,000 nude photos of classmates and now faces dozens of felony counts; an arraignment is set for June 12.
A Portland man was arrested Wednesday in connection with the 2025 death of a toddler found at Blue Lake Park, authorities said.
Weather & Environment in ...
A multi‑day heat event arrives Sunday, June 14, with highs into the mid‑90s and near 100°F Monday. Officials list cooling resources and urge caution.
Politics & Govt in ...
Oregon joined a multistate lawsuit saying President Trump’s DEI executive order will punish federal contractors and could disrupt services Oregonians rely on.
A Lincoln County man was sentenced to 80 months after pleading guilty to selling counterfeit fentanyl pills and meth tied to a 67‑year‑old Otis woman's overdose.
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