Multnomah County Pauses Dog Intake and Adoptions Amid Canine Illness Outbreak
Deadly "Strep Zoo" respiratory illness forces temporary closure at local animal shelter
Portland Affordable Housing Residents Sue Feds Over Tear Gas Exposure
Portland Police Confirm Jamal Rodgers Died from Gunshot
Weather
Crews Respond to House Fire in NE Portland
No injuries reported as firefighters extinguish blaze in Hazelwood neighborhood

Portland Sees Lingering Showers on Monday
Seasonal temperatures expected despite weekend rainfall
Light Snow Returns to Cascades on Sunday
Wintry weather expected in the mountains after weekend rainfall.
Crime
Portland Museum Suffers Break-In and Theft
Donation box stolen and historic window damaged, causing thousands in losses for the nonprofit museum.

Illegal Immigrant Arrested at Oregon Airport After Sanctuary Release
Manuel Cruz-Ramirez, charged with rape and sexual abuse, was able to evade immigration authorities due to Oregon's sanctuary policies.
Bend-area Robber Escapes Prison, Dies in Crash on I-205
Douglas York was scheduled for sentencing in a Redmond cafe robbery when he fled and died in a high-speed chase on the interstate.
Lifestyle
Acclaimed Pitmaster Joins Chef Gourdet in Portland
James Beard winner Gregory Gourdet partners with barbecue expert Bryan Furman for new restaurant venture.

Oregon Sees Record-High Evictions in January
State's largest legal aid organization reports surge in eviction filings
Portland Mandates Gender-Neutral Signage for Single-Stall Bathrooms
New rule requires businesses to change bathroom signs by 2027 to improve access for all users.
Sports
Portland Defeats Washington State 68-61
Pilots hand Cougars their third straight loss in Pac-12 matchup

Oregon State Women's Basketball Suffers Third Straight Loss
Beavers blow 16-point halftime lead against Santa Clara Broncos
Trail Blazers Suffer Lopsided Loss to Timberwolves
Julius Randle dominates as Portland struggles to contain Minnesota's star forward.
Politics
Oregon Bill to Ban Needle Exchanges Near Schools Stalls
Proposed legislation aimed at limiting access to harm reduction services will not move forward.

Guard Troops Fully Withdraw From Chicago, Portland and Los Angeles
Deployments that pitted Democratic cities against the Trump administration have ended.
Guard Troops Fully Withdraw From Chicago, Portland and Los Angeles
Deployments in other cities, including New Orleans and Memphis, continue under the command of Republican governors.