On Thursday at 11:26 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a special weather statement until Friday at 6 a.m. for Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon.
“Patches of freezing drizzle are moving through the area, with temperatures currently hovering between 20 and 30 degrees. As a result, light ice accumulation is causing a thin glaze of ice on roadways, particularly on bridges, overpasses, and lightly used corridors. Conditions are expected to persist until 6 a.m. Use caution if traveling,” says the weather service.
Naseem Momtazi Bachinsky and her father, Moe Momtazi, who run Maysara Winery in Oregon, discuss their Iranian heritage, support for potential political change in Iran under the Trump administration and hope for freedom for the people of Iran.
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After a 35-day sprint, Oregon’s legislative session ended yesterday. The laws passed ranged from filling holes in the state budget to pushing back on the federal immigration crackdown.
OPB politics reporters Dirk VanderHart, Lauren Dake and Bryce Dole have the latest from the Capitol floor in Salem.
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Plus, daylight saving time starts tomorrow at 2 a.m., when clocks will spring forward to 3 a.m. Be sure to get enough sleep tonight.
Here’s your First Look at Saturday’s news.
— Winston Szeto
Oregon lawmakers gather in the rotunda after ending the 2026 legislative session. The 2026 session saw big budget bills, approving major public spending to renovate the Moda Center and many other major pieces of legislation.
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Oregon lawmakers end 2026 legislative session: What you need to know
In the last month, Oregon state lawmakers bought a waterfall, spent big to help a billionaire renovate the Moda Center, and used an inordinate amount of time debating a gas tax that most believe will end up going nowhere.
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The 2026 legislative session is over.
After the end of most sessions, there are the inevitable questions: What did lawmakers accomplish? Did they make the state better or worse?
Whether the state will be better off after the 35-day legislative sprint, which adjourned yesterday, is a matter of perspective. But lawmakers were certainly busy.
Didn’t pay attention? Here is what you missed. (Dirk VanderHart, Lauren Dake and Bryce Dole)
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People ice skate in the Lloyd Center in Portland, Ore., Aug. 19, 2025.
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3 things to know this morning
A coalition of news organizations, including OPB, filed a motion yesterday asking a federal judge to give them access to documents regarding President Donald Trump’s attempt to deploy the National Guard to Portland last fall. (Michelle Wiley)
The Portland Design Commission voted unanimously this week to demolish Lloyd Center and its ice rink. The mall’s owners plan to tear it down in favor of a multi-use development. (Joni Auden Land)
A federal judge has ruled that the Bonneville Power Administration intentionally destroyed evidence that could have tied it to a 2020 wildfire, in a lawsuit brought by more than 200 people and businesses affected by that fire. (April Ehrlich)
Thick clouds of tear gas, deployed by federal immigration officers, fill the air as hundreds of protesters demonstrate outside of the ICE building in Portland, Jan. 31, 2026.
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Headlines from around the Northwest
Judge orders federal officers at Portland’s ICE building to greatly restrict the use of tear gas (Troy Brynelson)
New version of income tax bill gets Washington governor’s blessing (Jerry Cornfield)
Oregon Legislature votes to allow more agritourism on farmland (Alejandro Figueroa)
Sengun and Thompson help the Rockets beat the Trail Blazers 106-99 (Associated Press)
Syla Swords, Olivia Olson lead No. 8 Michigan past Oregon 80-58 in Big Ten quarterfinals (Mark Ambrogi)
Nuckolls scores 23 as Portland defeats Washington State 74-68 in West Coast Conference Tournament (Associated Press)
Lakayana Yotoma Drury poses for a portrait at the Oregon Public Broadcasting offices in Portland, Ore., on March 4, 2026.
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‘503’ collection highlights the experiences of Black Portlanders in poems, essays and photos
Lakayana Yotoma Drury is an educator, social entrepreneur, community advocate, writer, poet and filmmaker. Now, with the publication of his “503” magazine, he adds “editor-in-chief” to his accomplished list.
Yotoma Drury said he wrote it as “defiant anthem of Black joy and resilience against a backdrop of gentrification, community violence, miseducation, and white supremacy.”
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Lakayana Yotoma Drury — who serves as vice chair of the Oregon Commission on Black Affairs — hopes the publication encourages a greater investment in young people. He appeared on OPB’s “Think Out Loud” to share more about his work. (Allison Frost)
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The University of Portland men’s basketball team overcame a four-point halftime deficit to beat Washington State 74-68 in the second round of the West Coast Conference tournament Friday night.
The Pilots gained some breathing room early in the second half when Garrett Nuckolls hit a layup for the lead, followed by a Joel Foxwell 3-pointer, and another bucket by Nuckolls. The Cougars cut the margin to a single point on four separate occasions, but the Pilots had the answer each time.
Portland stretched to a double-digit margin in the late stages after Foxwell knocked down four straight free throws.
Nuckolls finished with a career-high 23 points on 7-of-8 (87.5%) shooting, while Foxwell added 17 points.
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Portland (15-18) advances to face No. 5 seed San Francisco at 6 p.m. Saturday in a third-round game from Las Vegas.
In women’s action, the Oregon Ducks saw their Big-10 tournament run come to an end with an 80-58 loss to No. 3 seed Michigan in Friday’s quarterfinals.
The Ducks fell behind by nine points at halftime and never recovered. Katie Fiso led the Ducks with 22 points.