A young California condor flew into Oregon last month, marking the first time in more than 120 years that one of the birds has flown in Oregon’s sky. https://www.oregonlive.com/environment/2026/06/condor-flies-into-oregon-for-first-time-in-over-120-years.html 

Rick Adelman, a Hall of Fame basketball coach who twice guided the Portland Trail Blazers to the NBA finals, died Monday from unknown causes. He was 79. www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

The chain started with an ice cream cart in Northeast Portland. It now has 59 locations and $100M in annual sales.

Straus Family Creamery is voluntarily recalling six ice cream products.

The governor’s order comes days after the federal government sued the state over its mid-April decision to pause providing such license plates to all federal officers.

A 2-year-old female condor named B9 traveled 80 miles through southern Oregon during a four-day journey in May, marking a historic milestone for the critically endangered species managed by the Yurok Tribe.

Gov. Tina Kotekdirected officials to stop issuing undercover license plates to federal immigration enforcement officers, citing a need to maintain public safety. theoregonian.visitlink.me/adMD1i

Ice cream chain Salt & Straw is on the market, Reuters reported last week, suggesting the Portland company could be worth more than $200 million. https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2026/06/salt-straw-for-sale-report-values-portland-company-at-more-than-200-million.html 

Police have not said how many people died in Sunday’s shooting in Sandy nor have they named the man arrested in the incident. But jail records show police booked Bryan Andrew Moore, 38, on three counts of second-degree murder Sunday. Read more at theoregonian.visitlink.me/O4iTT_

The bridge project would accommodate future light rail service, but trains may not reach the new crossing for years.

"I’m like in my own little world," one worker said. "I like it. I know what I’m doing."

It’s not hard to see the bones of the old Bingen School, but when you’re neck-deep in the soaking pool or lounging in a hammock, looking up at the hills of the Columbia River Gorge, it’s hard to imagine this place as anything other than The Society Hotel. theoregonian.visitlink.me/3GocBz

Valhowlla features everything from water stations to "park balls" already rolling around.

Tuesday promises highs in the low 90s in Portland/Vancouver.

Additional details are emerging in the shooting.

Communities all over the country have enacted data center moratoriums. Hillsboro could be the first in Oregon.

Three surviving members of the family fault the Oregon Department of Transportation for the absence of highway dividers on the popular route.

A suspect was arrested about 8 p.m. Sunday, police said, adding that the area was safe. theoregonian.visitlink.me/DFhYez 📷: Laura Gunderson/ The Oregonian

A daily permit is $10, and a limited number of seasonal permits are available for $30.

Elevated jet fuel costs coupled with ceasefire uncertainties prompt flight cancellations and higher ticket prices.

Clark County officials are investigating the cause of the fire.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is pushing to rapidly evolve the military through AI.

Police are responding to a reported shooting in Sandy at the Cascade Crest Apartments on the south side of town. This is an evolving story. https://www.oregonlive.com/clackamascounty/2026/06/police-activity-in-sandy-amid-report-of-shooting.html  📷: The Oregonian

Police are responding to a reported shooting in Sandy. theoregonian.visitlink.me/CnN-UM 📷: Getty Images

Portland's 119-year-old Rose Festival Floral and Starlight parade floats are getting dressed for their big day at the end of the week.

Parking rules for Sauvie Island beaches change this summer, and here’s what you need to know. theoregonian.visitlink.me/lr-u67 📷: Mark Graves #sauvieisland #portland #oregon #theoregonian #portlandoregon #sauvie #parkingpermits

Suzette and Eric Andersen drove 7,000 miles from Sweet Home to complete the All Pacific Northwest Shop Hop, stopping at fabric stores from Bellingham to Pocatello.

On this week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, we explore AmigxPNW, a group dedicated to creating spaces for people of color to connect through hiking, camping and outdoor exploration. https://theoregonian.visitlink.me/Ay2L1U 

The Portland Police Bureau Human Trafficking Unit focuses on arresting and charging traffickers and people paying for sex.

On Saturday against the Fever, Gustafson’s number was called and she made sure to use the most of her time in the Portland Fire’s starting lineup. https://theoregonian.visitlink.me/Pu32-b 

It raises hopes of long-needed better treatments for one of the deadliest types of cancer.

The bridge connects the city’s east and west sides and has been the backdrop to countless protests and other community events over decades

No one was injured in the incident, officials said.

From oceanspray that hosts spring azure butterflies to zinnias that attract a wide array of pollinators, these 12 plants create a thriving ecosystem.

The number of people from other places receiving their first Oregon driver’s license hit a five-year low in 2025.

Things will cool down some toward the end of the week.

The number of people from other places receiving their first Oregon driver’s license hit a five-year low in 2025.

Financial analyst shares opinion on retired couple's options after moving their $2-million portfolio.

A car struck a utility pole in Gresham, ejecting the driver and causing power outages; the driver remains hospitalized.

Authorities recovered the body of the final missing worker Saturday.

Iowa Democrats face a difficult choice between two similar candidates in a high-stakes Senate primary amid a tough GOP landscape.

A convicted sex offender is accused of cutting into the tent of two women camping near a public trail in Tillamook County, covering their eyes, binding them and threatening to sexually assault them. theoregonian.visitlink.me/iPqSl1

Edmundo González urges new elections in Venezuela as he remains in exile following disputed 2024 results and ongoing political turmoil.

The bridge connects the city’s east and west sides and has been the backdrop to countless protests and other community events over decades

WHAT. A. GAME 🔥🌹 Shout out to the 19,347 fans that packed into the Fire Pit for this one.

🔥 CARLA & 🔥 MEGAN & 🔥 SARAH & 🔥 EMILY & 🔥 BRIDGET

When the Caitlin Clark hype train comes to town, attendance records tend to follow.

The Portland Fire played two UGLY games against Connecticut and Atlanta. Never in a million years would I have guessed that they would throttle Indiana after these performances. This is an all-time turnaround

Portland’s Burnside Bridge turned 100 years old on Thursday, and its operators at Multnomah County are closing it to all traffic Saturday for an afternoon party. https://theoregonian.visitlink.me/sRInAw  📷: Allison Barr

The U.S. halted a cargo ship trying to reach Iran amid tense negotiations and disrupted Gulf trade.