Oregon Democrats pursue pared back stimulus payment for low-income workers. Portland’s elk statue is coming out of storage, city confirms. Fairview Fork is ready for its closeup.

Oregon releases first draft rules for therapeutic psilocybin program. Oregonians flooded back to state parks in 2021, records show. Another of Portland’s pioneering breweries is closing later this year.

Portland mayor’s top adviser proposed massive group shelters as step in ending homeless camping. Reported bias crimes up 40% in Portland area. Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum gives new life to proposed ballot measures to limit campaign contributions

Portland Timbers terminate Andy Polo’s contract following domestic violence allegations. Oregon’s attention returns to semiconductors after Intel’s Ohio expansion. Futurama will be reborn, rebooted on Hulu

Portland-based cybersecurity firm Tripwire sells for more than half of previous sales price. Man committed to state hospital for killing stranger in St Johns in 2019. Portland Pickles file police report after Dillon The Pickle’s mascot costume stolen.

Portland police to get big pay bump under new contract. Salem trio of police officers fired at man who ran from traffic stop. CJ McCollum traded to New Orleans, ending a dynamic era in Portland.

Oregon City investigating disturbing video shown during assembly. Oregon’s Secretary of State to kill campaign financing initiatives. Oregon appears to have enough funding to pull off track World Championships this year.

Bill would make it harder to fire any Oregon school superintendent. City and Portland police union reach tentative pact on new police contract. Beloved Portland brunch spot lends name to new private dining space. "

Journalists would get access to wildfire zones under proposed Oregon bill. Phil Knight writes massive check to Betsy Johnson for her gubernatorial campaign. Mike’s drive-in is expanding, plans Tigard location.

Starbucks locations in Oregon join union fight. Nearly 100 people waiting to get into Oregon State Hospital are instead languishing in jail. Downtown Hillsboro will have a flood of new restaurants opening soon.

North Tabor residents reeling after latest Portland homicide. Clark County deputy fatally shot off-duty Vancouver cop was involved in 2020 shooting. Beaverton’s art scene takes giant leap forward with new building.

Nike and UO running legend was banned for life, report cites alleged sexual assault. Biz leaders poll: Portland hugely dissatisfied with Commissioners Hardesty, Ryan. Portland’s living room – Pioneer Courthouse Square – to host concert series this summer.

95% of unsheltered Portlanders said city workers didn’t offer shelter before camp sweeps. Portland City Council votes to allow affordable housing, design changes in historic neighborhoods. In 2021, Oregon state parks saw more than 3 million campers for...

3 people rescued from Mt Hood in 5 days, authorities urge caution. Yamhill county politician who pledged to discredit vaccines backs down. Nassir Little out for the season as Blazers’ woes continue.

Yamhill County commissioner threatens public health department, calls for discrediting vaccines. TriMet will start issuing lifetime bans for riders who spit at bus drivers. Away Days Brewery taking their talents to Troutdale City Hall.

Environmental groups demand action on Lake Abert issue, while lawmakers weigh responses. Patrick Allen, Oregon’s pandemic response leader, is hospitalized after fall. Oregon lawmakers introduce bill to allow self-serve gas stations.

COVID cases continue double digit increase, hospitalizations still short of Delta peak. Oregon seems number of pharmacies decline, straining rural residents. New stop motion version of Pinocchio produced in Portland drops first trailer.

Portland workers picket city hall after voting to approve strike. Oregon Department of Corrections pays $350,000 to diversity manager who alleged retalitation. Oregon Brewers Festival to return to Waterfront Park.

Rose Quarter freeway project in Portland short hundreds of millions. Portland workers take first step toward strike. Oregon’s unemployment rate drops to 4.1%.

Oregon has more open jobs than unemployed people now. Portland region finally starting to tame illegal trash as Metro ramps up garbage pickup. One of the world’s most active underwater volcanoes is off the coast of Cannon Beach.

Portland man shot and killed while on a nightly walk, family said. COVID cases drop, but not clear this is the omicron peak yet. Burgerville CEO Jill Taylor is leaving the regional fast food chain.

Volcanic tsunami tests emergency systems, offers limited lessons on Oregon coast. Reo Varnado, owner of Reo’s ribs and Snoop Dogg’s uncle, dies. Clyde Common closes for good in downtown Portland.

Oregon OSHA won’t adopt its own employer vaccine rule after Supreme Court ruling. Portland police training on protests ends with ‘dirty hippy' slide, prompts investigation. Forestry Department seeks budget infusion to cover fire costs.

5 people killed in Portland crashes already in 2022. Olympian pole vaulter from Portland sentenced to federal prison. State lawmaker abruptly pulls out of race for Portland City Hall.

Oregon identified just $24 million in fraudulent jobless claims in 2020. Dame could have surgery, may miss the rest of the season. Portland Rose Festival is coming back this summer with in-person events.