A new report shows how important Portland is to the rest of the state’s economy. Read online: ...

One day before potential snowfall in the Portland area, city transportation officials are getting ready with their road salt supply and heavy snow removal equipment.

What happens when a city removes a freeway? Explore Seattle’s transformation after the removal of the Alaskan Way Viaduct and compare it to other cities like Portland and Rochester. Learn how these ...

Nearly $1.2 billion has been allocated for named projects in HB 2017, but at least $3.1 billion is needed to finish them and Portland metro-area work.

C’mon, guys. Let’s get moving. Frankly, I don’t mind the commute to work – life in the metro, right? – but I drive on freeways to avoid the stop-and-go action of ...

Portland Fire and Rescue responded to the scene of a semi-truck rollover crash on the ramp from Interstate 5 northbound to ...

If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event ...

Traffic on Interstate 405 and Interstate 5 has come to a grinding halt Wednesday morning after a semi-truck rolled over.

Two-thirds of animal and plant populations are declining in genetic diversity, which makes it harder to adapt to environmental changes.

Transporation officials are monitoring developing weather forecasts for the possibility of snow and warning drivers to be ...

County officials are correcting the record after spotting a post on social media incorrectly identifying the county’s ...

Portland has had its share of flash-in-the-pan food fads and one-ingredient wonders, but seemingly just as often, a bar or restaurant slots something onto its menu that’s destined for culinary ...