Portland City Council's new rule phases out gas-powered leaf blowers by 2028, with partial bans starting in 2026. Multnomah County offers financial aid to affected businesses.

A Portland record store was burglarized twice in one week, with significant losses including cash and a laptop, leading to community support and the eventual arrest of the suspect.

Portland officials completed privacy assessments for the Police Bureau's body-worn cameras and the Office of Violence Prevention's system, addressing data privacy risks.

Champoeg State Heritage Area presents an exhibit featuring Oregon's Black pioneers' stories, exploring their challenges and contributions from 1840 to 1870, in collaboration with Oregon Black Pioneers.

Rose City Self-Defense released their spring newsletter, focusing on empowering Portland's vulnerable communities, including women, LGBTQ+, POC, and others.

The final list of candidates for Oregon's May 21st primary is set, with Biden facing Williamson for the Democrats and Trump running unopposed for the Republicans.

The Portland Public Schools Board voted to recover instructional time lost to bad weather without trimming kindergarten recess after community feedback.

Anfernee Simons scored 36 points and DeAndre Ayton contributed 33 points and 19 rebounds in the Portland Trail Blazers' comeback victory over the Atlanta Hawks, winning 106-102.

The Portland City Council, led by Commissioner Rubio, has unanimously agreed to phase out gas-powered leaf blowers, citing health concerns and pollution equivalent to a car's long-distance emissions.

Fix a Leak Week encourages residents to save water by detecting and fixing running toilets, often a hidden source of water wastage. Portland's Water Bureau suggests using food coloring to reveal leaks for maintenance.

A land use proposal involving transportation impacts for a development at 7705 SE Division St in Portland is under review, inviting public commentary on potential neighborhood changes.

The Portland Water Bureau encourages residents to find and fix home leaks to save water and possibly receive a bill credit for large leaks after repair.

Clackamas County invests $16 million from Oregon Health Authority into mental health and addiction services, planning new outpatient and crisis centers, and support for those homeless post-recovery.