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Portland police are investigating a recent gunfire incident that damaged over 25 parked vehicles in a residential area, urging residents to come forward with information. Gas prices in Portland have surged past $6 per gallon ahead of Memorial Day, prompting drivers to explore alternative fuel options.

Portland's episode covers a shooting investigation in Southeast Portland, the Oregon governor's race with State Rep. Drazan challenging Secretary of State Kotek, and Ross Island's first-century-old industrial tour. The segment also highlights Memorial Day flyovers by Oregon National Guard F-15 jets and weather updates.

Portland's episode covers Vision Zero efforts by the Portland Bureau of Transportation, vandalism at a local clothing store, and the fight to preserve Ross Island. It also highlights heat safety tips and community letters addressing aging and relationships.

Portland's episode highlights the Oregon Ducks' Big Ten baseball tournament start in Omaha, the Portland Thorns' NWSL victory with key players M.A. Vignola and Mallie McKenzie, and voter turnout trends in the city's upcoming elections. The segment also covers weather shifts with rain expected by Memorial Day and the city's 40th anniversary of performance auditing.

Portland police are investigating a serious motorcycle crash near the Hawthorne Bridge that left a rider with multiple broken bones, raising concerns about rider safety and potential reckless driving. City officials face scrutiny over an internal memo revealing the Housing Bureau routinely excluded funds from the budget, while Oregon voters rejected a gas tax increase amid rising prices and regional tensions.

Portland's public safety faced a major shift as a local man faces charges after a home break-in and alleged assault on an officer, while Oregon State Parks warns of campfire dangers ahead of summer. The Portland Fire team also made headlines in the WNBA with a strong start, and students are gaining culinary experience through fresh seafood cooking lessons in classrooms.

Portland police released bodycam footage of a suspect striking an officer with a rock, sparking debates on public safety and police accountability. A new poll shows mixed voter opinions on homelessness funding, while a historic plaque at Darcelle XV Showplace was vandalized with hate speech.

Portland residents face rising gas prices as families in Mount Angel and Milwaukie adapt with motorcycles and daily stroller runs to the post office. Downtown Portland’s future remains divided amid political and demographic splits, while Hillsboro residents push back against data centers and Portland State University announces staff layoffs and program cuts.

Portland officials are investigating a rock-throwing incident involving a police officer and a suspect still at large, while East Portland residents protest potential police funding cuts. The Oregon Ducks made a dramatic comeback at the Eugene Regional with key hits from Ayanna Shaw and a pair of home runs.

Portland's climate fund faces a pivotal vote as residents debate redirecting $160 million to public safety and social services over mayor's arena plans. A new $2 million investment secures Oregon's only burn center at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, while a controversial masking mandate sparks legal concerns.