Business
Culture+ Commerce Market Returns Celebrating Black-Owned Businesses & HBCU Excellence
Annual event showcases Portland's Black entrepreneurship and community pride
PacifiCorp to Pay $575M for Wildfire Damages in Oregon and California
The settlement resolves federal claims over six wildfires in 2020 and 2022.
PacifiCorp to Pay $575M to Resolve Federal Wildfire Claims
Utility company reaches settlement over 2020 and 2022 blazes in Oregon and California.
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
REAP Celebrates 25 Years Advancing Equity Across the Northwest
Breaking barriers and building young leaders
Pvolve Fitness Studio Backed by Jennifer Aniston to Open in Portland's Slabtown
The low-impact functional fitness franchise is expanding to the Pacific Northwest.
10 Notable Restaurant and Bar Closures in Portland in 2026 So Far
República, Expatriate, and several other noteworthy establishments are bidding farewell this year.
Entertainment
Drag Clown Carla Rossi Retires After 15 Years of Cultural Commentary
Portland performer Anthony Hudson is stepping away from his iconic character to focus on other creative projects.
Sublime Expands Me Gusta Festival to Two More Cities
The band's comeback tour will now include stops in Portland and Salt Lake City.
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.
Politics
Affordable Housing Tenants Sue Over Tear Gas From ICE Protests
Residents of Portland complex say chemical munitions have sickened them and confined them to their homes.
Avel Gordly, First Black Woman in Oregon Senate, Passes Away
A pioneering public servant, she dedicated her career to advancing equity, justice and opportunity across the state
Wealthy Executive Accused of Stealing $47 Million, Avoids Prosecution
Andrew Wiederhorn, former CEO of Fatburger, allegedly stole from his own company but faced no consequences due to political connections.
