Weather
Two-Alarm Fire Damages Elephants Delicatessen in Portland
Blaze causes significant roof and interior damage to popular Northwest Portland restaurant.
Wind Advisory Issued for Columbia River Gorge
Gusts up to 50 mph expected until Thursday evening
Portland Prepares for Rainy Tuesday Transition
Temperatures to drop from Monday's 60s to 50s with chance of morning showers
Lifestyle
New Museum Celebrates Columbia Gorge History
Crown Point Country Museum opens after decades-long effort to showcase the region's past.
Lan Su Chinese Garden Hosts Spring Tea Tastings
Tea master Hannah Ma leads intimate group sessions exploring Chinese tea culture.
Portland's Cherry Blossoms Reach Peak Bloom This Week
The iconic pink petals are back at the Waterfront Park and Japanese Garden.
Health
Surge in Severe Burns Linked to Drug Smoking
Illicit drug users fueling rise in catastrophic burn cases, new study finds
Severe Burns Linked to Smokable Drug Use Epidemic
Oregon Medicaid data show people who use smokable drugs account for over half of all burn-related hospitalizations and ER visits.
ROC's Dr. Nathan Orvets Recognized as 2026 Portland Monthly Top Doctor
Fifth consecutive recognition reflects his expertise in shoulder and elbow surgery.
Crime
Portland Baby Finds Dead Mouse in Mouth, Sparking $122K Lawsuit
Incident raises concerns about housing conditions and landlord responsibility
Oregon Man Convicted of Murdering Landlord After Trying to Cover His Tracks
Bobby Alsup faces at least 25 years in prison for second-degree murder of Kaley Ann Snow in 2024.
Portland man indicted for threatening politician
Authorities say the suspect made alarming statements about "hunting" his target.
Science
Rep. Luna Promises 'Cool Stuff' in Coming UFO Files Release
The congresswoman says the government will declassify information on aliens and UFOs, but won't tell people what to believe.
Proposed Battery Storage Project Near Oregon Wildlife Refuge Faces Pushback
Environmental advocates raise concerns over potential impact on migratory birds and lack of public engagement by developer
Scientists discover molecule that stops aggressive breast cancer in its tracks
A new compound, SU212, targets a key enzyme to disrupt cancer cell metabolism and slow tumor growth.
