Top Portland official says he should have disclosed housing funds to council sooner
Deputy City Administrator Donnie Oliveira told the Portland City Council Thursday that he should have informed councilors sooner about the existence of unbudgeted housing funds that he learned of last summer. “There was probably a communication necessary to say, ‘Hey we found something, some discrepancy, we don’t have enough detail...
Portland Cider Co. To Close Its Clackamas Pub
Portland’s largest craft cider producer is set to close the doors to its pub this weekend. On Sunday, April 26, 2026, Portland Cider Co. will serve its last pint and meal at its onsite Pub that’s connected to its production space in Clackamas, Oregon. Portland Cider Co., which recently celebrated its 13th anniversary this month, will continue to produce its cider but will no...
Family of 18-year-old killed at Oregon City construction site files $35M lawsuit
OREGON CITY Ore. (KPTV) - The family of an 18-year-old killed at an Oregon City construction site last summer has filed a wrongful death lawsuit, according to the family. The family of Lucas Gray has filed the $35 million lawsuit against Icon Construction & Development, alleging the company failed to follow basic safety measures that could have prevented his death.
Portland woman sentenced to prison for deadly dog mauling of 6-year-old boy
A Portland woman whose dogs killed a young boy will spend roughly two years behind bars. A Multnomah County judge handed down the sentence on Friday after an emotional afternoon in court.
Priest, physicist, geologist: Meet the Holy Cross chaplain with two PhDs
If you’ve walked past Orrico Hall at some point in the last 15 years, you’ve likely encountered a man who, by all accounts, has lived life to the fullest. He walks from Holy Cross Court to Bauccio Commons three times a day, smiling at passersby and absorbing the rare Portland sunlight.
Freeze watch in place for Oregon Lower Treasure Valley for Saturday – temperatures to...
On Thursday at 8:54 p.m. a freeze watch was released by the National Weather Service valid for Saturday between 3 a.m. and 8 a.m. for Oregon Lower Treasure Valley. The weather service informs, “Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 degrees possible.”. “Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and...
Home Forward Sent 10 Staff on Orlando Junket Where They Helped CEO Campaign for...
Earlier this month, WW reported how Ivory Mathews, the CEO of Home Forward, spent over $100,000 on agency-funded travel between 2023 and 2025, crisscrossing the country to attend housing conferences and networking events. Traveling on the agency’s dime, Mathews spent an average of 45 days a year out of state,...
Former Portland area mayor, wife dead in apparent murder-suicide in California
A prominent Santa Monica nonprofit director of operations was found dead alongside his wife inside their Venice home this week in a case authorities say is being investigated as a murder-suicide. Jeremy Ferguson and his wife, Mandy Zelinka, 49, were the two people found dead at the scene. Ferguson was...
45% of Washington County voters get to decide on this parks tax
A parks district that serves the greater Beaverton area is asking voters to approve a $280 million bond that would primarily repair, upgrade and add energy efficiency to its large portfolio of parks, swim centers, community trails and recreation centers. If voters say yes to Measure 34-350 on May 19,...
Portland Homes Tour spotlights new Alberta Arts District townhouses
New townhouses in Northeast Portland’s Alberta Arts District as well as other modern dwellings will be open during the 2026 Portland Homes Tour on Saturday, April 25. People interested in architecture or home renovation can explore the seven tour locations and hear architects discuss design solutions for each of the private residences.

















