A Multnomah County judge set a two‑week trial for former wrestler Billy Jack Haynes after a court found him fit to proceed. The case stems from the February 2024 death of his wife.

Clear Saturday morning, then a sunny warm weekend with highs near 72°F Saturday and upper 70s Sunday. Offshore small craft advisory in effect; water stays dangerously cold.

MINT officers served a warrant in The Dalles and seized about 2.2 pounds of suspected cocaine, $41,241 in cash and arrested two people; the probe is ongoing.

A Harvard review and Portland data show PSR has surged in dispatches, resolving most low‑risk 911 calls while researchers call for standardized evaluation.

OSU researchers combined nanoparticles and low‑power near‑infrared light to ablate melanoma tumors in mice; human testing remains a future step. The approach could be a less‑invasive alternative to wide excisions.

A 35-year-old Kelso man is in critical condition after a late-night parking lot shooting. Police say the suspect fled in a red SUV and are asking the public for tips.

A Sherwood man will serve 85 months after pleading no contest to sexually abusing a 9-year-old, Polk County officials say.

Liquor‑license paperwork suggests ForeLand Beer is eyeing a Lloyd District brewery at 240 N Broadway, listing hours and seating for a taproom. The filing follows the brewer’s return to Portland.

Portland Water Bureau found trace Cryptosporidium in late‑March Bull Run samples; officials say tap water is safe for most but at‑risk residents should consult doctors.

A 175-unit affordable housing community in southeast McMinnville opened this week, with units and preferences for Tribal members, farmworkers and people with severe mental illness. Local and state officials attended the ribbon-cutting.

A new recall petition seeks to remove Umatilla County Sheriff Terry Rowan after his 2025 DUI arrest; organizers say they’ll file by June 29 and are gathering thousands of signatures.

The original FIFA World Cup trophy will be at Providence Park this weekend with free, timed photo sessions and fan activations. Fans must register for limited slots online.

Legacy Health picked Dr. Susan Huang, a Providence physician executive, as its next president and CEO; she starts June 16, 2026, as the Portland system faces budget and service pressures.