The Heat Risk tool will give Multnomah County officials the ability to better respond to extreme weather incidents in the metro area.
Campfires, fire pits, yard debris and agricultural burnings have all been banned until further notice due to escalating summer weather.
There is still time and space for folks to register for the 5th annual Rip City 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, but the deadline is coming up.
There's still time to register for the July 21 event, which puts kids 5 through 16 in a friendly, challenging 1.5 to 2-mile obstacle course.
Justin Sennert, 31, was arrested shortly after the alleged stabbing incident. The victim's injury is serious but non-life-threatening.
The 31st annual Oregon Brewers Festival at Tom McCall Waterfront Park could see more than 70,000 beer lovers travel to the Rose City.
BGF joins others uniting to fund research, provide caregiver education and improve quality of life for those with Parkinson’s.
With temperatures expected to rise across the metro region, today is a perfect day for an ice-cold Slurpee — free of charge.
Multnomah Athletic Club, Mt. Hood Oregon Resort, and Chevron Stations Inc. are all hiring. Check more jobs on the Patch Job Board.
New data exposes Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler’s discredited neighborhood concentration of public housing policy.
Sheriff's officials need help finding Angela Hernandez, whose family is offering a $10,000 reward in the case.
Temperatures will jump from 80 to over 90 degrees over the course of this week, according to the National Weather Service.
The Willamette River swimming beach will open during park hours through Aug. 26, with a special kickoff celebration planned for Thursday.
Fred Knispel's arrest on Sunday was his 14th since September 2017, with most his arrests stemming from erratic behavior in public.
A gray 2005 Porsche Cayenne was allegedly stolen at gunpoint from a Shell gas station just after midnight Monday.
A miniature version of the Oregon State Fair is coming to downtown Portland for 3 hours this week.
A major restoration project to improve salmon access to the Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge will close the corridor through Oct. 31.
The public was asked to avoid an area.
Expect traffic delays along SE Foster Road, between SE 82nd and SE 91st avenues, as crews continue work rebuilding a portion of the roadway.
The teen was reportedly standing in a backyard half a mile from the scene of the shooting when he was struck by a stray bullet.
3 boys were in the Chevy Impala that crashed into mailboxes and several parked cars in NE Portland early Friday, but only 2 were stabbed.
National Weather Service forecasters encourage Oregon residents to brace for the heat this weekend.
The July 4 stabbing reportedly occurred around 10:45 p.m. and involved at least two suspects. The victim is expected to survive.
Shared scooter companies interested in participating in the 120-day pilot program need to submit their applications to the city by July 11.
Ashley HomeStore, Waste Management, and Hannah the Pet Society are all hiring. Check more jobs on the Patch Job Board.
Gary Streeter-Hillerich III violently raped and assaulted a 26-year-old woman after following her off a TriMet bus in SE Portland last Fall.
Riders who receive TriMet citations could avoid court and a criminal record by using one of the new options to resolve their ticket.
Billy Mayfield was shot in a Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood home Sunday night. He died on his way to hospital. No arrested have been made.
Skies will be partly cloudy across the metro region, with daytime highs in the low 80s all week. July 4 should be mostly sunny.
The measles virus was detected in two people on June 27 and July 6, respectively, after both individuals had contact at a Gresham daycare.
Local student becomes double national champion
To finish work started last week, Multnomah County maintenance crews will need to close Broadway Bridge from Monday night to early Tuesday.
Portland police arrested 4 people and DHS officers arrested 5 others at downtown rallies Saturday that were ultimately declared a riot.
County officials on Thursday said Springwater Corridor would remain open until July 9, while Oak Bottom will close July 1.
Multiple contrasting demonstrations will be held near Terry Schrunk Plaza and Lownsdale and Chapman Squares, police said.
The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, co-authored by Senator Bill Dodd, signed into law
A 5th teen was with the group, but they were released to their guardians, police said. Three of the arrested teens are 18; the 4th is 17.
The updated rules reportedly reflect animal-related safety concerns and janitorial costs, and also better align with FAA rules.
B-Side Book Club will perform in LA at The International Championship of A Cappella Open semi-finals around mid-July.
While the overall system has its strengths, the report also highlights its challenges, which include an overworked and underpaid workforce.