Lucas Gray’s family filed a $35 million wrongful-death suit alleging missing spotters and traffic controls after his death at an Oregon City jobsite. Oregon OSHA cited a "serious" violation in its file.

Clear, chilly morning with frost in low spots until 9 a.m.; sunny and near 69 this afternoon. Slight rain chances return early next week.

The Khao Niew food cart at Portland State University is closing after owner Nong Phimmoungkhoun was detained by ICE, the business said in an Instagram post.

Court documents say a Lincoln City woman struck a man with driftwood during a dispute over a Finders Keepers glass float near Siletz Bay Lodge.

OHA is directing roughly $78 million in early Rural Health Transformation awards while launching a Catalyst grant round with proposals due May 26.

Tamale Boy is moving its Russell outpost to a North Williams storefront and plans to make the new space its HQ, with a mid‑May soft opening and market‑style drinks. Fans can expect Colibri‑inspired dishes and rotating specials.

Michael Ryan Sims received a 125-month sentence after pleading guilty to sex crimes against a 12-year-old family member.

Nearly half of Washington County will decide whether to renew funding for Tualatin Hills parks and facilities with a $280M bond on May 19. THPRD says taxes would stay near current levels; opponents warn of stacked asks.

A business‑led effort led by Matt Donegan makes the case that targeted wildfire mitigation — home hardening, grid upgrades and forest restoration — can protect communities and boost Oregon’s competitiveness. The analysis aims to show where limited dollars do the most economic good.

Three guns and suspected fentanyl, cocaine and meth were recovered from a car parked at Davis Park, steps from Davis Elementary, deputies say. The investigation is ongoing.

Clark County’s Point‑In‑Time count reached about 1,530 people. Officials say rising rents and lack of affordable homes — not addiction — explain much of the increase.

Clear, cool start Friday with highs near 67°F and a frost advisory for the Upper Hood River Valley. Boaters should watch Small Craft Advisories this afternoon.

A Portland Business Journal ranking shows builders in the metro started 4,368 single-family homes in 2025, a 4.2% pullback from 2024 with local implications.