Portland's Bureau of Development Services is introducing a new, streamlined application process for permits related to new family residences and accessory units to improve efficiency and user experience.

A Coos County man, Christopher Jay Young, has been federally indicted on charges involving the sexual abuse of minors and the production of explicit material.

An Oregon man received a 48-month federal prison sentence for conspiracy to torture and kill monkeys for online videos, followed by three years supervised release.

A 15-year-old was arrested for allegedly shooting school buses with a pellet gun in Gresham, causing damage but no injuries, as no children were on board.

Washington County declared May 2024 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to honor their contributions to American society.

In-N-Out Burger is planning to open a new location in east Vancouver, following conditional approval for another in Washington County, signaling the chain's expansion in the Pacific Northwest.

Zachary Hendrickson, 32, died after his motorcycle collided with a car in Salem. The driver of the car, Shannon Evans, 54, is cooperating with the police investigation.

Portland is expected to experience a wet week with persistent rain, brisk winds, and mild temperatures, according to forecasts by the National Weather Service.

Vancouver Police Officer Andrea Mendoza was acquitted of a fourth-degree assault charge linked to her threatening to use a Taser on a suspect's genitals.

The Oregon Historic Cemeteries Grant committee will review funding applications for the preservation of historic cemeteries, with a final decision by May 20.

Portland police investigate a man's suspicious death following a shooting report in the Hazelwood neighborhood. His identity and cause of death remain undisclosed.

Governor Tina Kotek celebrates 10 years of the Regional Solutions Program, which brings together public, private, and civic sectors in Oregon for community and economic development, and announces new advisory committee members.

An Intel contractor is suing the company for $550,000, claiming exposure to toxic chemicals at an Oregon factory cost him his sense of taste and smell.