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Last week, a new red panda arrived at the Oregon Zoo: Enoki, an almost-3-year-old teddy bear come to life. Read more at www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

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

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 

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 

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

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

Xin Ding Dumpling House hosted a soft opening on May 22. Read more: https://www.oregonlive.com/retail/2026/05/another-sharis-starts-a-new-chapter-this-time-as-a-dumpling-house.html 

The Criterion Mobile Closet officially docked in downtown Portland Friday morning. Read more: https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/05/film-buffs-wait-8-hours-for-3-minutes-inside-the-criterion-mobile-closet-what-to-know-before-you-get-in-line.html 

If you haven’t heard, the Criterion Closet Mobile Closet is coming to Portland this weekend. To get ready, we asked our staff for their Criterion picks. Read more: https://www.oregonlive.com/entertainment/2026/04/quick-pick-your-favorite-movies-criterion-mobile-closet-is-rolling-into-portland.html 

Chief Brad Hannig delivered an update on recovery efforts two days after a tank with dangerous chemicals used in papermaking ruptured Tuesday. Read more: https://www.oregonlive.com/nation/2026/05/8-confirmed-dead-in-longview-chemical-explosion-3-still-missing.html 

The man accused of killing four women and dumping their bodies throughout the Portland area has been charged with killing a fifth woman. Read more: https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/05/jesse-lee-calhoun-now-accused-of-killing-5th-woman-who-disappeared-in-portland-area.html 

A Multnomah County jury has awarded $808,000 to a Portland man whose 4-year-old cat contracted bird flu and died after eating raw chicken pet food. https://theoregonian.visitlink.me/GSg3o8 

Canadian police are asking for the public’s help identifying a mystery kayaker who may have spent her final days in Portland. Read more: https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/05/death-of-mystery-kayaker-with-portland-ties-prompts-canadian-investigators-to-share-new-details-seek-publics-help.html 

Hillsboro's first Westside Comic Con brought together more than 1,000 guests, vendors and volunteers over Saturday and Sunday, according to organizer Laura Hoover. https://theoregonian.visitlink.me/Z1bYV_  📷: Jonathan Bach and Mark Graves

Providence Health & Services plans to exit most of its Oregon health insurance business next year — a move that will force hundreds of thousands of Oregonians to find new coverage. https://theoregonian.visitlink.me/y8xYDV  📷: Kristine de Leon, Getty Images

Spring may be almost over, but Portland is blossoming. The fourth annual Bloom Tour was in full swing Saturday with nearly 50 local businesses displaying floral installations. https://theoregonian.visitlink.me/aywsUE  📷: Allison Barr

The public hasn’t been allowed on Ross Island since mining launched in 1926, leaving no opportunity to see the extent of the industrial waste or restoration work. The Oregonian/Oregon Live went for an exclusive tour. https://theoregonian.visitlink.me/wiu503 

The Florence Rhododendron Festival is Oregon’s second-oldest flower festival, just after the Rose Festival in Portland. Read more: https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/05/what-the-rhododendron-king-taught-us-about-growing-spotting-and-loving-rhodies-in-oregon.html 

Christine Drazan’s victory marks her return to the forefront of Oregon Republican politics, just four years after she lost to Kotek in her first gubernatorial bid. www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

Portland Cherry Bombs kick off inaugural season