The Latest Breaking News from Portland

Homelessness is on the rise in the United States, and in some places, it is becoming more common for the police to arrest someone for sleeping or living in a public space.

Alex Palou has secured the 2025 IndyCar title with two races to spare, as Will Power took Team Penske’s first win of the season in Portland.

With his current contract expiring and rumors of an exit from Team Penske’s No. 12 Chevrolet at year’s end, veteran Will Power provided a reminder of his talent Sunday in Oregon.

It wasn’t a win, but in the end — it was more than enough. Alex Palou brought home a third-place finish in Sunday’s BITNILE.com Grand Prix of Portland to clinch the 2025 IndyCar title with two races to spare.

Christian Lundgaard won’t lead the field to green Sunday at Portland International Raceway, but he did top the charts on Saturday.

The defending Supercars champion has confirmed plans to run a NASCAR Xfinity race at the Portland road course later this month. Brown will drive the No. 11 Chevrolet for Kaulig Racing, which is utilizing a variety of drivers after the team abruptly parted ways with full-time driver Josh Williams.

Kristin Smith, 22, was found dead in a wooded area in Portland, Oregon, in February 2023

Stevie Nicks, 76, has postponed nine US concerts in August and September 2025 after fracturing her shoulder. The Fleetwood Mac legend promises to return for her October 1 Portland show, with all tickets valid for rescheduled dates.

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A fan at the Portland Pickles game was invited to take an at-bat during their game Saturday, and he delivered with an unreal two-run homer.

After relocating from Portland, Oregon, to a medium-cost-of-living city, one engineer and his wife thought they’d made a smart move. The area had better job opportunities, more affordable housing, and offered a quality of life that big coastal cities couldn’t match.