Thousands of people across Oregon were without power Thursday as high winds hit the state.

Read online: https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/over-40k-without-power-across-oregon-after-high-winds/

The Portland Japanese Garden is protecting its trees with the art of 'yukizuri' that hasn't been seen in the garden since the 1980s.

Vietnamese coffee shop all about family

A new report by federal officials says homelessness is on the rise nationwide, up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many people. It’s the highest recorded since reporting began in 2007.

On a single night in January, this tally is taken across the country, finding Oregon has some of the highest levels of homelessness.

Pedestrian killed in Woodburn hit-run, driver at large

The Portland Bureau of Transportation is offering discounts for rideshare and taxi rides, along with free public transit service during New Year’s Eve celebrations.

3 Oregon state parks close due to damages from Christmas windstorm

Rain doesn’t slow Friday, Portland surpasses monthly rainfall

Camas police seek suspect after car stolen, vehicles prowled on Christmas morning

Homeowner displaced after Milwaukie house fire

18-year-old hospitalized after NE Portland shooting

Throughout the year, Eye on Northwest Politics gives folks a chance to give their thoughts on whatever they want to talk about in a segment called, "Give Me a Minute." It's become a tradition on our final show of the year to bring a message from former state legislator, entrepreneur and political observer, Jefferson Smith. During this holiday season, Jefferson brought a message of message of hope and caring.

2024 was a pivotal year in politics. Portland elected a new mayor and a new expanded city council under an entirely new system of government. This year also saw the deaths of two of the most powerful men in the history of Oregon politics. Former Oregon governor and former Portland Mayor Neil Goldschmidt died in June, and long-time Oregon senate president Peter Courtney in July. But while Courtney was honored and revered, Goldschmidt's legacy is forever tainted.