New COVID cases eclipse 8,000, hospitalizations rising. Oregon lawmakers revive proposal for stimulus payments to essential workers. Legendary Portland Beavers player dies at 99.

Oregon now averaging more than 6,750 new COVID-19 cases per day. North Portland’s Revolutions Bookshop doubled its size during pandemic. OSU great Mike Hass to be inducted into College Football Hall of Fame.

Portland’s Roosevelt High School moves classes online. 75% of unsheltered Portlanders contacted by a housing worker never heard back. Democrat Nick Kristof asks Oregon Supreme Court to overturn ruling saying he isn't eligible to run for governor

Oregon breaks COVID record for 4th straight day. Portland saw at least 92 homicides in 2021. Portland firefighters in hot water for using fire station to wash their own vehicles.

Senate President Peter Courtney will not run for reelection. Metro leader to vote on funding for I-5 bridge project. Oregon sets another record for daily COVID cases.

Tuesday’s COVID case sets a record in Oregon. Accused wrong way driver in I-5 crash charged with DUII, negligent homicide. Disney lovers may have noticed an Oregon centric scene in a new digital short.

Oregon officials recommend cancelling sports, extracurricular activities this month due to COVID. Airbnb hosts won’t be able to see guests’ names in Oregon. McMenamins ransomware breached records dating back decades.

Four burned keeping warm during frigid Portland weather. Betty White's tie to Portland Rose Festival remembered. High wind, possible flooding expected in Oregon.

Oregon’s daily COVID case count soars near previous highs. Skyrocketing prices, few options leave homebuyers frustrated in heated 2021 housing market. Northwest Travel Guide 2022: Hikes, road trips and getaways around the region.

ODOT worker recounts close call with falling tree amid Oregon spike in holiday crashes. Dutch Bros founder’s horse racing business sues state to compel ruling on gambling center. Oregon records 1st cases of rare, serious fungal infection Candida auris ...

Washington state reports record 6.2k new COVID-19 cases in one day. Oregon boating deaths dropped in 2021 but remained historically high. Intel, Oregon's largest corporate employer, apologized for asking suppliers to avoid Xinjiang.

People for Portland co-founders join Oregon governor’s race as advisers to Betsy Johnson. Jared Schmeck ‘proud’ of dig at President Biden, promotes lie that Trump won. Hiker clinging to tree root atop Multnomah Falls trail cliff is rescued by firefight...

Omicron-related hospitalizations now projected to peak at 1,200. At least 5 killed in less than a week in Portland slayings. Portland roofing manufacturer sells to Swiss company for $1.3 billion dollars

Oregon reports most new coronavirus cases since October. Oregon isn't living up to foster care promises. Jail deputy bragged about fraudulent vaccination cards.

Omicron now likely ‘dominant’ strain, state says from hate crimes to cold medicine, many new Oregon laws take effect Jan. 1. Snow still expected over the holiday weekend in Portland. And with that, comes slick roads

Oregon missionary home in Madras after escaping kidnappers in Haiti

Weekly coronavirus cases are up 10% in Oregon, but testing is up even more, Murdered Milwaukie pawn broker cut kids out of will, left $10M estate to feds, one of whom sent him to prison, and Is snow on Christmas possible this year in Portland? ‘Sure, w...

Record COVID-19 hospitalizations in forecast. Outside expert to examine overcrowding at Oregon State Hospital. Metro unveils two new nature parks in Portland suburbs.

McMenamins hit by ransomware attack. Multnomah County once again considers banning gas-powered leaf blowers. Intel is giving employees big raises in effort to keep competitive.

OMSI District after nearly 20 years of planning, takes step forward. Jo Ann Hardesty defends financial integrity in wake of debt lawsuits. Portland lands non-stop flight to London

Foster care rates have plunged in Oregon, but not for Black and Indigenous people. Jo Ann Hardesty sues Portland police union, former president for $5 million. A Portland home décor company just sold for $48 million.

Lawmakers approve extension for renter’s facing eviction. Texas man sentenced to 3 years for hammer attack on federal marshal during protests. Oregon’s new football coach makes his debut

Self-proclaimed Proud Boy Alan Swinney sentenced to 10 years in prison. Software glitches send emergency rent checks to the wrong landlords. Portland Timbers fall on penalty kicks in MLS Cup.

Woman sues Portland, alleging tear gas caused lasting damage to menstrual health. Groups seeking to cap ‘dark money’ in Oregon politics file multiple ballot initiatives. MLS diehards will keep streak alive and visit 26th consecutive championship match

Security for inmate work crews ‘woefully inadequate,’ Washington County DA says. PDX opens new regional concourse after lengthy construction project. The Oregonian/OregonLive names its 2021 restaurant of the year