Washington County mailed ballots April 29 for the May 19 primary. Most voters should receive them by May 5 and can track delivery with BallotTrax.

Portland Fire & Rescue says crews are on scene of an apartment complex fire in southeast Portland; a PIO is en route and details remain limited.

Lansdowne has moved out of its prix-fixe pop-up format and into a Slabtown dining room, offering tasting menus and an expanded bar program under Chef Martin Pfeifer.

Portland Fire & Rescue says a pedestrian was struck by a MAX train near NW Glisan and 5th; the person was taken to hospital and crews remain on scene.

Portland Fire & Rescue says an arborist was injured in a tree rescue Wednesday; communications shifted to face‑to‑face and the PIO is monitoring. Officials say updates are pending.

A fact‑check found several key claims from the second Oregon GOP debate were misleading or unsupported, from literacy and incarceration links to payroll and downtown vacancy numbers.

A councilor's ordinance to ban masked officers leaned on a social post police say was false, prompting edits and legal questions.

Once a tight tossup in 2024, Oregon’s 5th is tilting Democratic as forecasters downgrade the race and GOP fundraising lags ahead of a May primary. Analysts say turnout will still matter.

A 49-year-old man was arrested and faces attempted murder and weapons charges after a shooting near NW 6th and NW Flanders left one person seriously injured.

A southeast Portland youth rugby club says its trailer and most of its gear were stolen near Mt. Tabor, and neighbors and fellow clubs are raising money to replace the equipment.

A Prineville cyclist was killed in a late‑night crash on Highway 380; Oregon State Police arrested a Prineville woman on suspicion of DUII as investigators work the scene.

Victor Wembanyama’s 17 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks powered a 114-95 Game 5 win over Portland, sending the Spurs to the Western Conference semifinals.

Three people were found dead April 20 near Newberg in suspected fentanyl overdoses. Authorities say specialized units are investigating and are seeking tips.