Not all Measure 11 crimes are eligible for STEP Court: It excludes sex offenses, kidnapping, domestic violence and homicides, and sobriety is required. Read moreMultnomah County DA launches STEP Court for some Measure 11 crimes
Tenant advocates back reinstatement of more time for notices and actions, but landlords say they do not help pay rent owed. Read moreEviction restrictions renew legislative debate
Washington County would get two, Clackamas County one in legislation that would add seven to the existing statewide total of 180. Read moreCounties would get new judgeships under pending bill
Portland firefighters battled two residential fires in subfreezing conditions early Monday. Read morePortland firefighters battle fires in subfreezing weather early Monday
29-year-old Black man brutally beaten by police in Memphis draws comparisons to an incident in Milwaukie Read moreFriday night vigil held at Burnside Skate Park for Tyre Nichols
Col. John Pease Sr., who survived harrowing air battles during World War II and went on to fly supersonic jets for the U.S. Air Force, was 103. Read moreFirst fighter pilot to fly into D-Day invasion, a Sherwood resident, dies
Governor seeks legislative approval of immediate spending and recommendations, due Feb. 1, for next two-year state cycle. Read moreKotek: Budget will follow $130 million request for homeless
