Portland's weather on Thursday includes showers and temperatures in the low 50s, with wet snow on Mt. Hood and an atmospheric river starting Friday. A drier pattern may begin Sunday.

Two Oregon restaurants, The Riv and Lucky Cat Ramen, earned spots on Yelp's "Top 100 Places to Eat in 2024," notable as no Portland establishments were listed.

Portland sues journalist and OPB to block release of clean energy fund contributors, citing taxpayer confidentiality, despite DA ruling favoring disclosure.

A Portland man received an 8-year sentence for an armed robbery at a marijuana grow site in Oregon where he impersonated police and led a multi-county car chase.

Oregon's high school graduation rate remained at 81.3% for the Class of 2023, matching the previous year's result, amid pandemic challenges and increased chronic absenteeism.

A car was set on fire outside Portland City Commissioner Rene Gonzalez's home; it's being investigated as arson. No injuries occurred, and officials condemned the violence.

An Oregon Secretary of State audit criticizes the Oregon Medical Board for an inconsistent and inequitable disciplinary process of healthcare professionals.

Burgerville plans to open a new location in Wilsonville and expand further into Oregon and Washington. The Wilsonville site, previously a Burger King, marks their first new opening in eight years.

Juan Manuel Berrelleza Leyva was charged with federal drug trafficking after officials found 200 pounds of meth in his vehicle on I-5 near Tualatin, Oregon.

Portland small businesses are recovering from an ice storm, while Multnomah County faces criticism for closing warming shelters prematurely amid harsh conditions. Oregon's Climate Protection Program is on hold due to a court ruling.

Portland Public Schools is implementing temporary online learning after storm damage to schools, with full repairs expected to take until mid-February. Parents voice dissatisfaction with virtual classes due to past negative experiences.

Oregon universities have launched the Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence to combat cybersecurity threats with a $4.9 million budget, focusing on practical defense strategies and education.

The Oregon Air National Guard's 142nd Wing is conducting night training missions to maintain their readiness. The exercises will occur over Oregon and potentially Central Oregon, impacting local noise levels.