Growth is essential, but it must not come at the cost of what makes our city unique.

Their names were Jim and Erin and they sadly crossed paths one fateful Friday.

Portland had recorded less than two-tenths of an inch (0.15 inches) of rain in all of August as of Friday, according to National Weather Service data.

The $1,000 Gatorade donates to the Mental Edge Softball Camp in DeRoche's name will help more girls learn to play softball with a positive attitude.

The person was found dead Friday morning, according to the sheriff's office.

The park is hoping to fundraise $100,000 to convert a concessions stand into a nature center with exhibits and educational programming.

George Jaime, 87, died Thursday morning.

Supporters say pay hasn't kept up with the cost of living, while opponents say they would have to lay off staff to account for the increase and note that voters shot down a similar proposal in 2022.

Airport officials offered new details on the plane Saturday, including that it was a single-engine Cessna 185 arriving from Canada. The pilot's identity hasn't been released.

The Royal River Pump Station must be replaced, town officials say, because it's running at capacity and has caused recent system overflows.