A man known as Loony Toon was sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to firing at Milwaukie officers during a June 2025 chase. Prosecutors say the plea resolves multiple county cases.

Starting June 1, Oregon will require interviews for all SNAP applications and renewals. Recipients should update contact info and prepare documents to avoid delays.

Federal prosecutors say a registered sex offender slit open a tent, bound two women and threatened sexual assault near a Tillamook County trail; he’s now held in federal custody.

Cloudy start with afternoon gusts and a high near 67°F. A sharp warm-up Monday–Tuesday could push Portland into the 90s.

A Troutdale woman was sentenced to five months in federal prison after prosecutors say she conspired to send half a million gallons of industrial wastewater into Hillsboro’s sewer, exposing the system to acids and heavy metals.

Oregon’s Flex Lending program helped 954 households buy homes in 2025 by pairing FirstHome and NextStep loans with 4%–5% down‑payment assistance. The effort reached many veterans and rural buyers.

A Happy Valley man who converted a townhome crawlspace into a makeshift living area was sentenced to 36 months after deputies found electronics and meth residue beneath the unit.

A WalletHub study finds Alaska, Oregon and Maine spend the largest share of household income on routine medical care as out‑of‑pocket costs climb.

The Washington Supreme Court will decide June 11 whether to undo the 1,150‑MW Horse Heaven permit, a case that pits the state’s clean‑energy push against tribal and farmland protections.

Pattie Gonia has publicly pushed back against Patagonia's trademark suit, calling it an attempt to 'erase an activist.' The case, filed in Los Angeles federal court, centers on merch and a disputed trademark application.

A Roseburg man was sentenced to 14 years, 8 months after investigators found more than 740,000 child sexual abuse files, the Oregon DOJ says.

Portland City Council approved $2.5M to subsidize home purchases in two Black‑led developments, aiming to expand down‑payment help and reconnect displaced families. The funds are split between Williams & Russell and a Self Enhancement Inc. project.

The Oregon Public Utility Commission rejected PacifiCorp’s request for a $55.1M interim rate increase on May 26, 2026, keeping the company’s cash‑bridge plan on hold. Regulators said the utility hadn’t met the high bar for emergency relief.