PCC Faculty Union Calls on Gov. Kotek to Intervene as Strike Enters Third Week
Union leaders say the strike highlights a "failure of leadership" and call for the governor to demand a fair agreement for faculty.
Court Allows Chemical Munitions at Portland ICE Facility
New Trail Blazers Owner Faces Scrutiny Over 'Predatory' Lending Practices
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.
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.
Health
Insurance Lapses Worsen Diabetes Management, Study Finds
Low-income adults who lose insurance coverage struggle to control their diabetes, researchers report.

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.
Politics
Lawyers Flee Trump's DOJ in Oregon and Across the Country
Departures from U.S. Attorney's Offices Raise Concerns About 'Brain Drain' and Public Safety

Oregon Governor's Top Adviser Pushes for $3.4B Bridge Project
Patricia McCaig, a political insider with a reputation for aggressive advocacy, has been the driving force behind the Columbia River Crossing.
Flight Delays, Parking Crunch at Portland Airport as TSA Funding Lapses
Travelers face long security lines and parking shortages due to congressional impasse over Homeland Security budget.