Waterfront Blues Festival Unveils 2026 Lineup
Tank and the Bangas to headline Fourth of July weekend festival in Portland
Suspect Arrested After Shooting in SE Portland
Trendy Asian Retailer Miniso Opens New Store in Gresham
Crime
Northeast Portland Apartment Shooting Leaves Man Wounded
47-Year-Old Woman Charged With Attempted Murder

Third Minor Arrested in Deadly Shooting of Portland Convenience Store Employee
15-year-old boy charged with second-degree murder, robbery, and other crimes in death of Santi Ram Rai
Portland Cyclists Cry Foul After Drivers Avoid Citations in Crashes
Attorney says officers often decline to issue tickets despite clear evidence of driver violations.
Weather
Total Lunar Eclipse to Turn Moon Red Over Oregon
When and where to see this spectacular celestial event in the Pacific Northwest

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
Lifestyle
11 Noteworthy Portland Restaurant and Bar Openings in 2026 So Far
An Italian restaurant from the former Dame chef debuts, Machetes settles into a new home, and a fresh food truck pod rises with several beloved carts in residence.

New England Review Announces 2026 Award Finalists
Six emerging writers selected for prestigious literary prize
Portland Community College Union Workers Vote to Authorize First-Ever Strike
Both faculty and support staff unions at PCC overwhelmingly voted to strike after stalled contract negotiations.
Sports
Trail Blazers' Sharpe to Miss 4-6 Weeks with Leg Injury
Stress reaction in left fibula sidelines rising star for extended period

Portland State Visits Montana State After Star Player's Big Game
Patrick McMahon scored 35 points in Montana State's recent loss to Idaho State.
Timberwolves Edge Trail Blazers in Tight Matchup
Anthony Edwards' 34 points and hot 3-point shooting lift Minnesota to victory
Economics
Oregon's Economy Struggles as Voters Weigh Priorities
Stagnant job growth, rising bankruptcies, and high cost of living raise concerns ahead of state elections

Portland Metro Chamber reports dire state of economy
Annual reports show population growth stalling, job losses, and declining real estate attractiveness for the region
Crude Oil Prices Surge, Pushing Gas Costs Higher
Tensions between U.S. and Iran, plus winter storms, drive up fuel prices in Oregon and nationwide