Oregon Mourns Trailblazing Sen. Avel Gordly, First Black Female State Senator
Gordly, who died at 79, was praised by politicians of both parties for her work across the aisle and dedication to improving education, mental health, and civil rights.
Beloved Portland Cocktail Bar Expatriate Closes After 12 Years
Portland General Electric Acquires Washington Utility Operations from PacifiCorp
Crime
Man Arrested Near Gym After Drive-By Shooting in SE Portland
Police tracked down the suspect's car to a local 24 Hour Fitness gym, where he was apprehended.

Armed Bandit Robs Foster-Powell Convenience Store
Police search for suspect after early morning holdup at Plaid Pantry
Portland College Warns of Repeated Stalking Near Campus
PCC alerts community to ongoing incidents around Southeast Portland location
Weather
Oregon Helicopter Crew Rescues Injured Hikers After Avalanche in Washington Forest
Coast Guard air crew evacuates two people from Olympic National Forest after ground teams unable to reach them safely.

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
Lifestyle
Portland Exhibit Showcases Black Students' Leadership Trip to Ghana
Word Is Bond program takes young men to West Africa to foster global citizenship and self-discovery.

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
Entertainment
Brandon Sanderson Provides Update on Mistborn Screenplay Progress
The acclaimed author says he's 10% done with the screenplay adaptation of his Cosmere universe for Apple TV.

Sublime Announces 'Me Gusta' Festival Tour Dates
The band's inaugural festival expands to multiple cities across the western U.S.
Review: "Geography of a Horse Dreamer" at Imago Theatre
Sam Shepard's lesser-known play explores artistic value, exploitation, power, and control.
Sports
Damian Lillard & Stephen Curry Tease 'Perfect Setup' to Revive NBA All-Star Weekend Next Year
The two stars hint at an all-star cast for the 3-point contest in 2027, including Klay Thompson and Devin Booker.

LeBron James Praised for Positive Comments About Israel, Sparking Backlash
Antisemitic commentator Mehdi Hasan criticized the NBA star for his supportive remarks about Israeli player Deni Avdija and NBA fans in Israel.
Blazer's Edge Night Tickets Soar Past Goal
Annual charity event to send record number of underprivileged kids to Blazers game