Attorney claims former OHSU hospital VP raised patient safety concerns before he was fired OHSU has not commented on why former health system VP Tarek Salaway was fired last week. His attorney says Salaway raised concerns related to safety, stewardship and equity and inclusion.

OHSU President Shereef Elnahal fired a key senior leader last week — abruptly and without public explanation.

Federal appeals court weighs limits on tear gas use outside Portland ICE building The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit heard from attorneys for the Trump administration Tuesday, who argued legal restrictions imposed on federal officers’ use of crowd control weapons during protests in Portland are unlawful.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit heard from attorneys for the Trump administration on Tuesday, who argued legal restrictions imposed on federal officers’ use of crowd control weapons during protests in Portland are unlawful.

Second woman sues Multnomah County, jail deputy over sexual abuse claims The woman alleged in her lawsuit that the deputy spent months offering preferential treatment and eventually sought sexual favors in return. The deputy was charged in 2025 with two dozen crimes related to his on-duty actions.

A second woman has come forward with a lawsuit against Multnomah County and a now-retired corrections deputy who she said sexually assaulted her while she was in jail.

Warm winter left Malheur County growers with 800 million pounds of damaged onions An unusually warm winter left Malheur County onion growers and processors with an excess of damaged onions. They’re trying to get rid of them, fast.

An unusually warm winter and early harvest thunderstorms last summer left growers and processors in Malheur County with an excess amount of damaged onions – roughly 800 million pounds.

Uber, Lyft & the City of Portland: 6 questions about proposed changes to ride-hailing services The companies are warning that the move would dramatically increase costs, and Uber said it could force them out of Oregon’s largest city.

A ride-hailing wage increase proposal, last discussed by Portland city councilors in February, would raise take-home pay by limiting how much money the companies can take from a driver for each trip. The companies warn that the move would dramatically increase costs.

Iran's Supreme National Security Council says it has accepted a two-week ceasefire in the war U.S. President Donald Trump said late Tuesday he’s pulling back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran, swerving to de-escalate the war less than two hours before the deadline he set for Tehran to capitulate or else a “whole civilization will die tonight.”

U.S. President Donald Trump said late Tuesday he’s pulling back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran, swerving to de-escalate the war less than two hours before the deadline he set for Tehran to capitulate or else a “whole civilization will die tonight.”

Oregon lawmakers condemn Trump’s ‘apocalyptic words’ on Iran, call for Congress to step in President Donald Trump said Iran must meet his latest deadline to strike a deal that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, or a “whole civilization will die”

Lawmakers in Oregon and beyond are calling for action after President Donald Trump threatened that “a whole civilization will die” if his demands in Iran are not met by Tuesday evening.

Vancouver continues to fall short of housing development needs Despite a growing need to build new housing, city staff described ongoing obstacles at the state and national level.

Vancouver is not building housing fast enough to meet the needs of a growing population.

Oregon to offer free webinars to help rural communities respond to disasters State officials are bringing in disaster response experts for the two-part webinar series to share tools, resources and insights tailored to the needs of rural Oregonians.

With climate change creating concerns about more major weather events, state officials are bringing in disaster response experts for a two-part webinar series to share tools, resources and insights tailored to the needs of rural Oregonians.

Washington’s Legislature is part-time. But after ‘brutal sessions,’ some want change In Washington, lawmakers now meet for 105 days on odd-numbered years and 60 days on even-numbered years. The governor has had the power to call in “special” sessions, which can extend the session length, but they don’t happen every year.

All but 10 states have a part-time "citizen legislature." Washington is one of those states, but some experts — and lawmakers themselves — think the state's problems are outgrowing the limited schedule.

Hundreds of Portland immigrant households will see federal housing subsidies shrink in May As Portland grapples with an affordable housing crisis, new federal policy changes may make matters worse.

Under new federal policy, housing organizations like Home Forward in Portland can only pay for tenants who are U.S. citizens. So, a household of four people where two aren’t citizens will only receive housing assistance to subsidize the rent for two people.

Federal officers’ tear gas tactics in Portland head to appeals court Two federal judges in Oregon have limited the use of crowd control weapons at the Portland ICE facility. The Trump administration appealed both those rulings. A Tuesday hearing will decide whether to continue restricting the use of tear gas.

The Trump administration will argue Tuesday before a federal appeals court that its agents should not be restricted from using crowd control weapons on protesters outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Portland.

2 found dead in Willamette River after high-speed Portland crash Two people are dead and one person is being treated at a Portland hospital after crashing into the Willamette River downtown early Monday morning.

Two people are dead, and one person is being treated at a Portland hospital after crashing into the Willamette River downtown early Monday morning.

Rural Washington schools struggle with drop in logging dollars Some blame the Department of Natural Resources. The agency is pushing back, saying many factors are in play.

Some schools in rural Wasghington are facing budget deficits they say are driven by declines in logging revenue. It's highlighted a debate about whether or how much schools should depend on the industry.

‘The Evergreen’: In Eastern Oregon, women powered the male-dominated lumber industry Historical archaeologist Chelsea Rose joins us for the next installment in our special series in collaboration with OPB’s “Oregon Experience,” the Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology, and Jefferson Public Radio about unearthing Oregon history — the real stuff.

The history of logging is often associated with manly, flannel-clad lumberjacks. But in the forests of Eastern Oregon, new archaeological research recognizes the important contributions of women and families to the early lumber industry in mill communities like the Baker White Pine Mill.

International arrivals are down 20% at the Portland airport — and a 32% decline in Canadian tourists. That's bad news for Oregon businesses that rely on tourism since Canadians account for roughly a third of international visitor spending.

Rene Gonzalez sues City of Portland over campaign finance penalties Former Portland city commissioner Rene Gonzalez is suing the city for its handling of campaign finance complaints made against him during his 2024 mayoral run.

Rene Gonzalez, a former Portland city commissioner and mayoral candidate, is suing the city for its handling of campaign finance complaints made against him during his 2024 mayoral run.

Josephine County voters to decide animal shelter levy in May The tax levy wouldn’t fund a building renovation, only shelter operations and animal control.

Voters in Josephine County will decide whether to approve a new tax levy to fund animal shelter operations and animal control services. The existing levy, which currently funds about 80% of those services and operations, is set to expire next year.

From pow wows to punk stage: Portland’s ‘1876’ focuses on unity and cultural expression The band "1876" is starting to schedule out their performances this year, with upcoming shows in Portland on April 17th and June 27th. They’re also looking forward to getting out to the East Coast, with a show in Pennsylvania on June 19th.

With a pow wow drum as its heartbeat, a Portland-based punk band draws from history and culture to bring Indigenous people together.

Portland e-bike rebates cruise out to qualified residents The Portland Clean Energy Fund launched its e-bike rebate program Monday helping qualified Portlanders access e-bikes.

Motorized electric bikes aren't cheap, costing $1200 or much more. That puts them out of reach for many Portlanders, but that could change today for some Portlanders with the launch of a city rebate program for people who qualify.

Higher fuel, fertilizer prices could squeeze Oregon farmers, even if Iran war ends soon While many farmers bought or locked in the price for their fuel or fertilizer months ago, before the war began — when prices were much lower — some haven’t, and they’re already feeling squeezed.

Oregon farmers are already feeling the effects of the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran. As the war persists, farmers could be in for more economic pain in the coming months.

Lawsuit aims to block new eligibility requirements for Washington sheriffs Four eastern Washington sheriffs filed suit Friday seeking to block a new law that provides a path to remove sheriffs from office.

Four eastern Washington sheriffs filed suit Friday seeking to block a new law that provides a path to remove sheriffs from office.

Seattle millionaire asks Washington Supreme Court to allow referendum effort on income tax Opponents of Washington’s new income tax asked the state Supreme Court on Friday to allow them to pursue a referendum in hopes of giving voters a shot at repealing the controversial new law this November.

Opponents of Washington’s new income tax asked the state Supreme Court on Friday to allow them to pursue a referendum in hopes of giving voters a shot at repealing the controversial new law this November.

Gray whale seen in Southwest Washington river has died The juvenile whale had swum about 20 miles inland into the Willapa River. So far, a cause of death is unknown.

The whale was first spotted on April 1, around 20 miles inland. Scientists noted that although the whale was thin, it appeared to behave normally and showed no obvious signs of injury.

As temperatures rise across Oregon, officials warn of cold water shock risks In Portland, for instance, temperatures could reach as high as 76 degrees on Sunday and throughout the coming week. But the federal agency says the water can remain very cold even when the air is warm.

Many people are heading to beaches, rivers and lakes for a cool splash or other water activities as weather across Oregon gets hotter this week, but the National Weather Service warns of hidden dangers when swimming.

Eugene shelter residents trained as bike mechanics in new workforce program Pedal Forward was created by Shift Community Cycles, a used bicycle shop and maintenance center.

Through funding from the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce, eight people from shelters across Eugene have been selected to participate in Pedal Forward. This first cohort is halfway through their training sessions receiving hands-on instruction from bike mechanics.

OoNee Sea Urchin Ranch aims to restore kelp forests, turn profit A commercial fishery for sea urchins has existed along the Oregon coast for decades. Now, collecting these animals from the ocean is also an act of conservation as sea urchins are wreak havoc on Oregon’s kelp forests.

Kelp forests exist along most of the west coast of North America. Kelp are a large form of brown algae that live in cool waters shallower than 130 feet, and tend to grow in dense groups like trees.

Seattle’s K-shaped economy: Why diners are dying but yachts are booming Businesses that cater to middle-class customers are closing thanks to what economists call the “K-shaped economy,” where high- and low-income groups grow while the middle hollows out.

“K-shaped economy” is a phenomenon in which consumers sort into high- or low-income groups and the middle hollows out.

Multnomah County reads apology at Lone Fir Cemetery for the first time At a ceremony honoring ancestors and marking the start of memorial construction at Lone Fir Cemetery’s Block 14, Multnomah County’s chair and commissioners read their apology on site for the first time after initially delivering it at a board meeting last June.

On Saturday, around 100 people gathered near Block 14 of Portland’s Lone Fir Cemetery to observe Qingming. It was the first time Multnomah County representatives read their apology at the cemetery for desecrating Block 14’s Chinese graves over five decades.

Berhalter and Müller score stoppage-time goals, Whitecaps rally to beat Timbers 3-2 Sebastian Berhalter and Thomas Müller scored stoppage-time goals, Edier Ocampo also scored a goal, and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Portland Timbers 3-2 on Saturday night.

The Whitecaps had 61% possession and outshot Portland 21-9, 9-4 on target.