Portland Area Local News

The operation was carried out during the month of February, resulting in 46 arrests and the seizure of 20 firearms and more than 44 pounds of fentanyl.         

The driver who crashed into the bus carrying the Umpqua Community College softball team has been arrested for manslaughter and driving under the influence.         

The meteor shower will be active through Saturday, April 26.         

Rain showers return for the weekend         

The Portland nonprofit has spent a quarter of a century fighting e-waste and bridging the digital divide.         

Oregon Sen. Deb Patterson proposed a bill this year requiring microfiber filters on new washers sold in the state to capture microplastics.         

La Resistencia has been witnessing the flights and counting how many detainees come and go.         

U.S. District Judge Michael McShane's 14-day temporary restraining order came in response to lawsuits filed by a student at OSU and another at UO.         

The Wilsonville Democrat was remembered for his compassionate leadership and dedication to veterans.         

Involuntary collection begins May 5. For some students, it will be the first time they've ever had to confront the obligation of repaying their debt.         

Congresswoman Dexter's office confirmed to KGW she is personally financing the El Salvador visit after a request for an official congressional delegation was denied.         

Police said the incident happened at around 10:20 p.m. on North Going Street. The pedestrian died at the scene.         

Jessica Kampfe led the Oregon Public Defense Commission through an overhaul that began in 2023, but has received criticism for the worsening unrepresented crisis.         

Students at the University of Portland campus said they read news of Pope Francis's death on Instagram and heard the bells tolling at the chapel.         

The Port of Portland voted to remove its seven-year-old equity policy as it faces the threat of losing $145 million in federal funds.         

Jessica White suffered spinal damage and multiple broken bones in her legs when another driver jumped the median and landed on top of her car.         

According to the Oregon Potato Commission, the state produces more potatoes per acre than Idaho, contributing $200-$225 million annually.         

In Geoffrey Hammond’s first trial, a hung jury failed to reach verdicts on murder and attempted murder charges. He was convicted of assault and weapons charges.         

The southbound lane of North Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard is closed between North Marine Way and North Union Court.         

Tabula Rasa Farms and its bed and breakfast, Inn the Ground, combine agritourism and regenerative farming.