Fleet Week returns. Here’s what that means for Portland commuters
Several large military ships will be visiting downtown Portland for the Rose Festival's Fleet Week, meaning traffic will be stopped for several bridge lifts.
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12 injured in stabbing at Salem Union Gospel Mission; suspect charged
ICE detains asylum seeker outside Portland Immigration Court, lawyers say
Oregon public defense leader reveals new plan to stem legal crisis
Northwest wildfire outlook is grim, even as hiring has ramped up
Astoria plans for major Goonies celebration
Man charged with attempted murder, assault in Salem knife attack
The Marion County District Attorney’s Office said Monday it has charged Tony Latrell Williams from Bend with attempted murder.
Train horns blare on through downtown Eugene, as ‘quiet zone’ project stays stalled
A multimillion-dollar initiative to create a “quiet zone” for downtown Eugene’s railroad crossings appears to be tangled up in a sea of red tape.
Portland councilors fret over fate of parks levy
Portland city councilors are worried that voters might not be interested in increasing a five-year parks levy in November to maintain current programs and services at city parks.
Burn bans begin as Oregon forecast turns warmer and drier
Many Central Oregon cities started fire restrictions this week as the forecast for much of the state predicts dry, warm weather and little precipitation ahead.
Oregon public defense leader reveals new plan to stem legal crisis
The state remains in the middle of a crisis — with thousands of people in the legal system with no attorney.
ICE detains asylum seeker outside Portland immigration court, lawyers say
A 24 year-old asylum seeker was detained Monday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers outside a Portland immigration courtroom after she appeared for a scheduled court date.
Crater Lake superintendent resigns, citing staff shortages
Since he started at Crater Lake in January, Kevin Heatley has seen Crater Lake’s permanent workforce cut in half, and onboarding seasonal staff was delayed by a month. "Things are not OK," he said.
Frustrated with perceived disrespect, Umatilla mayor sues his own city
Mayor Caden Sipe says the city violated his First and 14th amendment rights by censuring him, among other accusations.
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Israeli forces kill 27 people headed to aid site, Gaza health officials say
Palestinian health officials and witnesses say Israeli forces fired on people as they headed toward an aid distribution site on Tuesday, killing at least 27, in the third such incident in three days.
Trump’s $5 million Gold Card offers the rich a fast lane to residency
Foreign nationals with $5 million to spare will be able to register for a "gold card" visa that would give them the right to live and work in the U.S. But details about the program remain unclear.
Mount Etna erupts, shooting a massive ash cloud into the sky and raising alerts
Mount Etna produced a spectacularly explosive eruption Monday, sending a ripple of reddish clouds down from the southeast summit of Europe's highest active volcano.
Homeland Security pulls down list of ‘sanctuary’ cities and counties after backlash
The list included dozens of cities and counties that DHS said was in noncompliance with federal statutes and had come under intense criticism from some mayors and law enforcement.
A Manson Family member was recommended for parole again. But she’s not free just yet
Patricia Krenwinkel was 21 when she participated in the August 1969 murders. Her parole recommendation would need to be approved by Gov. Gavin Newsom, who rejected the last one in 2022.
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Cantonese Opera club fights to preserve traditional music in Portland
Founded in 1942 by Portland’s Chinese immigrants to raise funds for China’s defense in World War II, the Yat Sing Music Club perseveres in preserving Cantonese opera through ongoing rehearsals and community outreach, despite declining membership and limited interest from younger generations.
