Oregon added 12,300 jobs last month, the most since July. Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gives Portland Habitat for Humanity chapter its largest donation ever. Portland Trail Blazers’ Jusuf Nurkic fined $40,000 by NBA over fan incident in Indiana.

Oregon invests $15 million to prepare for fallout of Idaho anti-abortion legislation. Two drivers charged in 2020 speed racing death in Portland’s Russell neighborhood. Oregonians can now donate bottle return money to Ukraine.

Man who fatally stabbed business owner Matthew Choi sentenced to at least 25 years. More than $1.2 billion in Oregon Paycheck Protection Program loans yet to be forgiven. Oregon OSHA will stop enforcing some COVID workplace requirements

Portland man stomped homeless man to death in Old Town, court records show. Vacasa sees slower growth than expected next year. Portland tree canopy shrinking, stagnating, a big blow to climate change aspirations.

Tualatin man convicted of killing mother, trying to kill siblings. Three Portland chefs are finalists for James Beard Awards. Go see Kentucky, falls that is.

Oregon gets $16 million from feds, more money for rent aid. Washington County DA declined to charge former Timbers player. Pono Brewing opening in a historic(ish) Portland brewery spot.

Cleveland High School vandalized with hate messages in graffiti. The Oregonian/OregonLive’s top workplaces nomination deadline extended. William Hurt had ties to Oregon, was living in Portland at time of death.

Charges dropped against 2 women accused in death of child. Catlin Gabel settles with two former students in sexual abuse case. Oregon sees surge in candidates for seats in U.S. House of Representatives

Portland cop recalls helping woman who gave birth on sidewalk. Alaska Airlines hopes to woo potential pilots to its academy amid pilot shortage. Oregon Seaweed company continues to grow, hopes to win market share

Dallas Heard resigns as head of Oregon Republican Party cites ‘wickedness’ within his own party. Portland leaders approve $1 million for Black Youth Leadership Fund. Downtown jewelry staple, Margulis, is closing after nine decades.

1 climber dead, another in critical condition after Mount Hood fall. Man arrested in Lloyd District shooting, other murder suspect makes court appearance. Mask rules lifted at Rose Quarter effective this weekend.

Vancouver man shot in Lloyd District garage was loving father, snowboarder. Gov. Brown declares drought emergency in Klamath county again. Iconic Ashland restaurant closes for good next month.

"Portland is on track toward a record number of homicides this year. Former Beaverton Mayor Dennis Doyle charged with possessing child pornography. Portland apartment construction plunges, but outlook is hopeful. "

Feds make record fentanyl drug bust, 150,000 counterfeit oxycodone pills seized. Oregon will be 8th state to require overtime pay for farmworkers. Non-alcoholic cocktail bar opens in Portland.

Public defender crisis Washington County as officials say they will ‘pause’ taking cases for a month, citing workload. Precision Castparts will pay some SE Portland residents for pollution. Portland just banned the use and sale of fireworks, permanently.

Portland sees another brazen daytime homicide. Former police union head over retaliatory leak against Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty. Mel Brown was grand marshal of 2022 Mardi Gras parade.

Oregon moves up indoor mask mandate deadline to March 12. Portland based Cura Cannabis will start making class action disbursements as part of of settlement. Portland church celebrates rebirth nearly 7 years after fire.

"Portland civil rights leaders call for more accountability from city leaders in wake of mass shooting; Two men killed in weekend shootings in Portland; Oregon labor, business interest groups file challenges to campaign contribution limit proposals "

COVID cases fall below 1,000, mask mandate will be lifted March 19. Portland unveils 4 locations for additional homeless villages. Hillsboro’s inaugural ‘Hillsbrew’ festival begins Friday.

Portland prison workers accused of coercing inmates into sex. Another wolf shot and killed in Eastern Oregon. New Portland bar, The Sports Bra, may be a first of its kind.

EV startup opens new 250,000-square-foot factory in Eugene. COVID hospitalizations in Oregon fall below 600. Permits will be required on busy section of the Historic Columbia River Gorge Highway.

Portland man who lived near park, was increasingly angry, under suspicion in fatal shooting. Oregon will look into Lake Abert’s decline after all. Big enrollment declines centered around Portland area schools

Frigid temperatures expected in Portland area this week, snow still unlikely. Oregon’s corporate profits soar, filling state coffers. Oregon men and women’s hoops teams drop nail biters against top teams.

Man attacked in Old Town dies of his injuries. Jenoah Donald’s family files federal lawsuit citing racial discrimination in Clark County law enforcement. Portland Pickles mascot outfit found on TriMet bus

Portland’s downtown foot traffic still far below pre-pandemic levels. Family of man who plunged off I-205 bridge sues ODOT for $12 million. Clark County judge denies bail for man charged with attempted murder of Vancouver cop.