Portland confronts a $30 million budget shortfall, potentially leading to a major tax hike, significant district-wide cost-cutting, and resource reductions, heightening concerns for the city's education system.

Portland plans to build a sobering center to aid those with addiction, searching for a location and funding for 24/7 care, with an estimated cost of $30 million to open and $10 million annually to run.

Portland's City technicians will be inspecting local natural gas infrastructure for safety and reliability. Residents should allow access for these standard checks.

A dead endangered fin whale washed ashore at Sunset Beach, Oregon, showing signs of entanglement, emaciation, and possible orca wounds, with NOAA investigating the cause.

Portland, Tennessee city offices will close on February 19th for Presidents' Day, affecting non-emergency services and garbage collection, which will resume on February 20th.

Dr. Sejal Hathi joins Oregon as a key public health official, bringing experience from New Jersey and the Biden-Harris Administration, with hopes to advance state health initiatives.

The U.S. government approved two potential offshore wind farm sites off Oregon, which could power up to 800,000 homes, amid local tribes' concerns over cultural impacts.

Flight attendants, pilots, and airline workers picketed at Portland International Airport for better pay and working conditions, with a potential strike by Alaska Airlines flight attendants.

Secretary Pete Buttigieg confirmed plans for the seismic replacement of the I-5 bridge connecting Oregon and Washington, with funding already secured.

The Broadway in Portland 2024-2025 season announcement includes "Hamilton," "Wicked," and other popular shows, with tickets and subscriptions soon available.

CareOregon and SCAN Group have terminated their planned merger due to regulatory concerns and local opposition, impacting Oregon's healthcare landscape.

NTSB demands better cockpit voice recorders after a door panel incident on an Oregon flight exposed the limitations of current technology, which only preserves two hours of audio. The FAA has been recommended to upgrade to 25-hour recorders.

Portland offers federal and city aid to businesses affected by the January winter storm, with loans and grants available to help cover expenses and losses.