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Native youth connect with culture to break cycles of addiction

Boys, age 12 to 17, are part of a 90-day youth residential treatment program to provide culturally competent addiction care to Native people.

Another View: It’s time to pass a federal shield law

Allowing the government to do an end-run around the Bill of Rights by compelling journalists to divulge confidential sources or research files is anathema to a free and healthy democratic republic.

Opinion: This election season, let’s come together to maintain downtown Portland’s progress

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10 most expensive homes sold in Portland, Oct. 14-20

A house that sold for $1.7 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Portland in the past week.

Things 2 Do: October 25-27

FINAL WEEKEND OF SPIRIT OF HALLOWEENTOWNIt's your final weekend to enjoy Spirit of HalloweenTown in St. Helens. Friday night there's live music, Scarecrows Tale

OHSU president steps down

OHSU President Danny Jacobs announces his decision to step down for personal reasons, with succession planning in place and a new president appointed.

Atmospheric River To Hit Washington and Oregon This Weekend

Locals in the Northwest can expect heavy downpours over the weekend, especially on Saturday night and into Sunday.

Portland General Electric reports Q3 profit

PORTLAND (AP) — Portland General Electric Co. (POR) on Friday reported third-quarter profit of $94 million. The Portland, Oregon-based company said it had net income of 90 cents per share.

Providence Hospital Staff in Portland Move Toward Strike Amid Contract Disputes Over Staffing and Wages

Providence hospital staff, including nurses and doctors, may strike over issues with contracts, staffing, and benefits.

Shari's closes all Oregon restaurants, fails to pay nearly $1M to Oregon Lottery

In a notice from management from Oregon Lottery reveals that all Shari's Café locations are closing their doors after failing to meet financial obligations.

Clinicians identifying as nonbinary: 3 study notes

Learn more about the National Provider Identifier system's new gender options on clinicians, with 0.7% choosing undisclosed or unspecified/another identity.

Trial underway for woman involved in 2022 crash that killed 5-year-old

A woman is facing charges of manslaughter and DUII for a 2022 car crash that killed her five-year-old daughter.

Family of father stabbed to death on Portland MAX train sues TriMet for wrongful death

The estate and family of a father and husband who was stabbed to death on a MAX train while commuting home earlier this year has filed a wrongful death lawsuit

Researchers are reinventing concrete using 2,000-year-old secrets

Researchers may have finally found a way to recreate ancient Roman concrete, which is stronger and can heal itself.

Struggling Whitecaps, Timbers set to meet in MLS wild-card matchup

The Vancouver Whitecaps ceded home field advantage to their regional rival, the Portland Timbers. The two clubs will battle for the final playoff spot in Major League Soccer's Western Conference in Oregon on Wednesday.

1600 Stimulus Payment: What to know about this check that millions of people could get in 2026

Oregon's proposed $1,600 rebate initiative is gaining traction with new endorsements, as the state prepares to vote on Measure 118 in the November election. This measure would auth

Portland City Council votes to adopt needle buyback program

The Portland City Council voted unanimously to move ahead with the new program over the objections of the mayor. The city is planning to use opioid settlement money to pay for a pilot version of a needle buyback program for one year.

Has Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek’s popularity in the Portland area changed? What The Oregonian’s poll found

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek’s approval rating among Portland area voters remains essentially unchanged from six months ago as she approaches the midway point of her first term, a new poll commissioned by The Oregonian/OregonLive found.

Light Night Leeds 2024 dates, times, locations, road closures, bus diversions and more

Light Night 2024 is happening on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25. There will be lots of spots across Leeds city centre to enjoy the fun.

Update: Shari’s Restaurants abruptly closes all Oregon locations

Shari’s Restaurants abruptly closed all Oregon locations over the weekend. The Beaverton-based chain faced mounting financial problems, including eviction notices, unpaid bills and back taxes. “I can confirm that at this time that all Oregon Shari's restaurants are closed,

KLM begins direct flight from Portland to European capital

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines starts its new direct service between Portland and Amsterdam next week. The carrier will begin flights between Portland International Airport and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on Oct. 27. It will operate three flights a week from PDX to the European hub during the winter and five flights a week in the summer.

Does NW Oregon and SW Washington have two tornado seasons?

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Does northwest Oregon and southwest Washington have a tornado season? The answer is yes, and we have two of them. According to data from the NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information, the region sees the most tornadoes and funnel clouds in April, May, June, and then again in September, October, and November.

Four more former employees join $19.5 million lawsuit against Black Butte Ranch, fired server; Deschutes DA investigating

Four more people have joined a lawsuit against Black Butte Ranch and former employee Glenn Michael Woosley, who it's now alleged sexually harassed at least 13 employees, including minors. The plaintiffs also allege Black Butte Ranch ignored complaints of sexual abuse.

Report shows metro rents stabilized but vacancy and new construction rates decline

A summer report from Multifamily NW (MFNW) shows high vacancy rates in the spring resulted in rent cost stabilization, but the trend may reverse as vacancy rate

Couple taps beloved dogs as flower pup and ring bearer for wedding

Aria, a 1-year-old golden retriever whom the couple had since she was a 2-month-old puppy, played the role of "flower girl," walking down the aisle with a bouquet of flowers around her neck, and posing for photos with the bride and her bridesmaids.

Portland Public Schools study finds students prefer ‘off and away’ phone policies

Portland Public Schools unveiled the results of a survey, finding most of the district’s high schoolers support “off and away” cell phone policies in class.

How cities like Portland and Chicago are breathing new life into their urban rivers

Of the 3.5 million miles of rivers in the U.S., 50% are too polluted for fishing, boating or swimming, according to American Rivers.

Hawthorne Bridge closures continue

On Oct. 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the north westbound and center eastbound lanes will close on the Hawthorne Bridge due to ongoing maintenance and paving work.

PPB releases video of officer-involved shooting of man armed with pellet gun

Portland Police Bureau has identified the officer accused of shooting and killing a man armed with a pellet gun and knifeOfficer Andrew Young as the office

In Swing Districts, Republicans Lean Into Anti-Crime Message to Court the Center

DeRemer, a Republican in a tough re-election race in Oregon, is using a law-and-order pitch to appeal to a broad swath of voters and blunt concerns about the G.O.P. agenda.

What $535,000 can buy you in Portland, Oct. 7 to 13

For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Portland, here's what sold for or under $535,000 between Oct. 7 and Oct. 13.

Providence cuts staff who help patients with communication difficulties

Providence Health & Services is eliminating several Portland-area nurses and communication specialists who serve patients with speech and language disabilities.

See all homes sold in SW Portland, Oct. 7 to Oct. 13

The following is a listing of all home transfers in SW Portland reported from Oct. 7 to Oct. 13. There were 20 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,

Oregon ballot Measure 118 sparks controversy and opposition from bipartisan groups

As the November election approaches, one item on the ballot is drawing significant attention and debate — Measure 118.

Five NBA teams who could struggle to start the season

NBA titles aren't won or lost in October, but a team's season can be derailed by a slow start. Whether due to injuries or a brutal early schedule, here are five NBA teams who may struggle to start the 2024-25 season.

True Crime Tuesday: The disappearance of Margaret Diaz

Diaz was last seen leaving her 32nd birthday party on July 4th in Tacoma, Washington. After leaving the party she was never seen or heard from again. AM Extra was joined by the hosts of the Murder in the Rain podcast to talk more about the case.

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