A rundown of the day's top Portland and Oregon headlines from The Oregonian/OregonLive.
Reports of bias crimes against Asian people in Oregon increased from 2020 to 2021. Oregon immigrant rights group Causa to dissolve. Travelers through PDX Airport saw few cancellations over the July Fourth holiday weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oregon will no longer share COVID-19 hospitalization data every weekday. Most Oregon counties are now high risk of COVID spread. Portland loses title of world's smallest park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Family members of 9/11 victims denounce LIV Golf tournament at Pumpkin Ridge, Unhoused Portlander with no tent after city sweeps stabbed a dozen times in Old Town, How fast is your wiener dog? Find out at the Firecracker Wiener Nationals in Rockaway Beach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oregon doctors still don't have to check opioid prescription history, despite a scathing state review, Hunger strike at Oregon's federal prison in Sheridan protests extensive lockdowns, poor conditions , Audit finds lack of inclusivity, accountability at Portland Fire and Rescue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Community colleges facing a ‘fiscal cliff' with depleted enrollment, uncertain state funding, Former Oregon elementary school principal sentenced to 43 years in prison for sexually abusing students, Portland-area gas prices dip before July Fourth weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Abortions in Oregon have been falling for 30 years. Will the end of Roe v. Wade change that? Ex-Portland lawyer who stole more than $3.4 million from clients pleads guilty to 7 federal charges Painted pianos coming soon to Portland sidewalks for 10th year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Pacific Northwest marks the first anniversary of its deadly three-day heat dome. Portland may roll back some of its renter protections.Sundays Parkways, Good in the Hood and the Milk Carton Boat Race brought Portland neighbours together in person again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Deadly I-205 shooting by Clackamas deputies was justified. Enjoy the cool weather while it lasts. Gambler 500 draws thousands to Central Oregon for cleanup effort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tigard man shot and killed by police in Milwaukie was armed, DA says. Blazers trade for Jerami Grant ahead of the NBA draft. Riley Williams will ditch Oregon for Florida academy for senior season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Indiana man sentenced to 10 years for throwing Molotov cocktail, shattering windows in downtown. Multnomah County's main library will close for three months for renovations. Caleb Swanigan, former Portland Trail Blazer big man, dies at 25. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Washington ban on high capacity magazines beings next month. Portland's first Black book festival draws crowds to Peninsula Park. Portland Trail Blazers work out 6 more players in advance of Thursday draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Oregon State Hospital promises to admit patients more quickly. Law enforcement killed a person in Milwaukie early Saturday. Oregon commemorates Juneteenth as a state holiday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Monkeypox likely identified in Oregon for first time. 2 dozen arrested for repeat gun, drug and violent crimes in Multnomah County sting. Boy Scouts of America's sex abuse scandal is at center of new Hulu documentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Some Portland building owners are selling as return-to-work stalls. Oregon wine country resort hit by cyberattack in rare new tactic. Buoy Beer building collapsed in Astoria, part of it had been closed out of caution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reported COVID cases rise 8 percent in Oregon. Gas prices once again hit record highs in Oregon. Hair of the Dog sheds its last pints at Southeast Portland pub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Clackamas County officially finished processing ballots. Man arrested in connection with March hit-and-run fatal crash in Tigard. Great Notion Brewing will open its 4th Portland location next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Heavy rainfall leads to flood watch warning, more bridge lifts. Majority of homeless Portlanders report mental health issues. Subscribe to Oregonian podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Union push underway at 2 New Seasons stores. Intel slows hiring, will cut costs amid ‘softening' demand. Petersen Rock Garden, a beloved Oregon attraction, is for sale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Driver accused of manslaughter after crash kills e-bike rider. Deaf job applicant wins $225,000 settlement from Portland software company. Portland's newest bridge will open next month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oregon State names Jayathi Murthy as its next president. Pedestrian killed in SE Portland, driver charged with second degree murder. A first for Beaverton and Vancouver during Pride Month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Search and rescue missions analyzed by county show 5 dominate, missions stay flat over decade. Oregon Renaissance Faire returns to Clackamas County fairgrounds. Portland's Cheryl Strayed will have a new series on Hulu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oregon companies take a hit on stock market. Yet another Clackamas County election failure. OSU plays Vanderbilt Monday in baseball regional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Man charged with 2 homicides in Portland in less than 2 weeks. Clackamas County commission races go to November runoff. Portland Timbers legend Diego Valeri appears to announce retirement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Man tied to 3 homicides in Portland declared unfit for trial, committed to state hospital. Tenants sue landlord over uninhabitable conditions at affordable housing complex. COVID cases drop for first time in multiple months....fluke? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mark Gamba wins Democratic primary in legislative race delayed by Clackamas County ballot issues. Tektronix wants to sell or lease part of its massive Beaverton campus. Portland's first ever Black book festival, the Freadom Festival, scheduled for June 18. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
OSU gets home field advantage for college baseball regional. USS Oregon commissioned into service; first vessel named for the state in more than a century. Ducks also headed to baseball tournament, Beavers to softball tourney for first time since 2006. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
West Linn man arraigned on bias crime charges for targeting immigrant community center. Farms are still critical to Oregon's economy, study finds. Memorial Day events, parades return in force after pandemic years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Martens lays off dozens of workers, closes Portland warehouse. Curaleaf blunder that sickened at least a dozen people was caused by single employee. One of Portland's most famous chefs will compete in Iron Chef. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Portland publisher tied up in Florida gender identity controversy over kid's books. Armed man arrested for trying to hold MAX driver, passenger hostage. Portland is at center stage on Netflix food and travel show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pelosi PAC gave to Flynn following crypto gift. Wolf was struck by car, didn't die by gunshot. Grand Central bakery goes with a new ownership model. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vadim Mozyrsky concedes to Rene Gonzales in Portland City Council runoff, won't endorse yet. Intel will welcome back former employees, quietly shifting its practices. Grab a gorge permit before you head for a hike starting Tuesday (today). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Teen charged with murder of Beaverton girl could be charged as an adult. More than 100 people gathered at Beaverton church to remember Milana Li. Some Oregon candidates spent big only to lose bigger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Clackamas County elections leader says they will finish counting votes in a month. Former federal prison guard pleads guilty to accepting bribes, providing drugs, phones to inmates. Avian flu detected in Oregon for first time in 7 years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jo Ann Hardesty in runoff, likely against political newcomer Rene Gonzalez. Lori Chavez DeRemer, a former Happy Valley mayor, appears to lock in Republican nomination in 5th district. You are likely to be exposed to COVID-19, state health official says. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Congressional race pit Val Hoyle against Alex Skarlatos to succeed DeFazio. Andrea Salinas appears to clinch Democratic nomination in 6th Congressional race. Beaverton passes massive school construction bond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2 struck by MAX trains in span of 48 hours, 1 dead. Growth of COVID cases in Oregon slows down again. Tuesday is big day for Trail Blazers as draft lottery hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hundreds gather to remember Bud Clark in downtown Portland. Body of Ralph Brown, former mayor of Cornelius, found in river. McMinnville's UFO festival returns after 2-year hiatus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Most Clackamas County ballots have faulty barcode, votes must be tallied by hand. Security guard identified as South Waterfront homicide victim. McMinnville is home to one of the world's most coveted knife companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dutch Bros stock plummets amid inflation concerns. Love letters are legal in Oregon's housing market, judge says. Anis Mojgani will continue as Oregon's poet laureate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Boyd Coffee pension insolvent, federal agency steps in. Gas prices in Oregon surge to all-time highs. Portland Trail Blazers promote Joe Cronin to general manager gig. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mt. Hood Skibowl bans bikes for summer after paying $10.5M in crash that paralyzed Oregon man. Mayor Ted Wheeler to appoint trash czar to corral proliferation of litter, junked cars and other debris. What you need to know about the new Historic Columbia River Highway permits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The complicated race for Oregon's newest congressional district. Portland man arrested in synagogue and mosque vandalisms. Portland metro income gap among nation's smallest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Providence St. Vincent nurses authorize strike, more labor issues may crop up at other facilities . Former UO lineman reaches agreement with school on lawsuit, financial terms unclear. Kenny Moore, UO track star and longtime journalist, dies at 78. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Christine Drazan, Bob Tiernan pull ahead as Republican top candidates, poll finds. Tina Kotek on defensive in Democratic debate for handling of paid sick leave. Portland is flush with federal cash, business fees, so budget cuts not on horizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
COVID-19 cases rise for fifth straight week in Oregon. FBI agents arrest man on insider trading charges as he tries to fly overseas with 5 kids. Another Oregon-based company goes public, this time it's NuScale.
2 people die in weekend traffic crashes in Portland, including 21-year-old. Kate Brown remains least popular governor in the country, poll finds. Oregon lagging West Coast states when it comes to high school basketball shot clock.
Air travel is picking up nationally, but not as quickly at PDX. Republican candidate for governor told California court in 2020 that he lived in California. Bill Schonely expects to be released from hospital following medical procedure, COVID diagnosis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Hidden camera catches Beaverton woman leaving hateful notes, lawsuit claims, and the abuse lasted years. TriMet buys 24 electric buses, tripling its all-electric fleet. Circles in the Sand starts next week in Bandon, extends into August. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2 Beaverton teen die, 4 people - including a deputy - in critical condition after crash. Laika announces newest project, teaming with Ozark creator See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The University of Portland names new president, turning for the first time outside the clergy. Sen. Ron Wyden tests positive for COVID-19. Former UO lineman testifies, faces cross-examination in massive workout lawsuit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Some Portland streets are hot beds for towed vehicles. Eugene white nationalist gets 4 years for terrorizing former teacher. Rene Gonzalez endorsed by Portland police union in effort to unseat Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.