Vietnamese-American lawmakers criticize a Portland odor ordinance as discriminatory after the closure of Pho Gabo due to a complaint about food smells. They urge policy revision to prevent harm to minority-owned businesses.

Oregon residents face potential electric bill spikes with PGE proposing a 7.4% rate increase for 2025, adding to a prior 17% hike in 2024. The increases aim to fund infrastructure and cover costs. Public input is considered in the approval process.

The Sports Bra in Portland is the first sports bar dedicated to women's sports, creating a unique space for fans which received national attention and a mention on "Jeopardy."

Portland Police Bureau reinstates its Cold Case Unit, disbanded in 2022, with a $2.5 million grant to solve old homicides and violent crimes using advanced technologies.

Kari Hayter is set to become Gilliam County Justice of the Peace in June 2024, as announced by Oregon Governor Tina Kotek. Previously the City Recorder of Arlington, Hayter has a background in public service and finance.

The 9th annual SheBrew festival in Portland celebrates female brewers and features over 50 beers and ciders for attendees to enjoy, along with food, at The Redd from 12-7 pm this Sunday.

Portland's City Auditor requests public feedback on changes to the Ombudsman's Office aimed at enhancing transparency and clarity in complaint processes.

Heleen RedBird of Roosevelt High School joins the 2024 Portland Rose Festival Court and aims to represent her diverse heritage. She's active in school clubs and is passionate about the Grand Floral Parade.

A Portland jury ruled that PacifiCorp must pay $42 million to ten victims of the 2020 Labor Day Wildfires, raising the total to $220 million for 36 victims.

Portland updates its Fraud Hotline for increased transparency, seeking public input on proposed changes to better define fraud, waste, and abuse, and align with the city's new government structure.

The SSCC in Portland reported on their efforts to manage the homelessness crisis, providing shelter to 23 people and conducting 655 site assessments of campsites last week.

Portland's Bureau of Development Services announced a Hearings Officer decision on a Conditional Use Review for a project at 311 NE 141st Avenue, impacting cityscape development.

Portland has issued a final notice for the retrieval of a Seaswirl Boat by April 5, 2024, before its scheduled destruction on April 8, 2024, due to neglect.