Portland, OR news on Tuesday, October 27, 2026

In Portland, OR on Tuesday, October 27, 2026: 97 guns seized in federal Portland trafficking operation. Also: Rolling slowdowns planned on Highway 26 between Highway 217 and Sylvan Road today due to maintenance work; Portland Trail Blazers announce Scoot Henderson injury before tonight's game against the Lakers. Weather: Cool and mostly fair today with highs near 50°F and possible light rain.

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Headlines

Federal ATF-led operation targeting firearms and narcotics trafficking in Portland resulted in 97 guns seized and 17 arrests across the region.ATF (.gov) · Oct 27, 9:11 AM

News & local government

Home Forward faces larger-than-expected budget deficit; layoffs being considered for the Portland housing authority.KOIN.com · Oct 26, 6:05 PM

Traffic & transport

Rolling slowdowns planned on Highway 26 between Highway 217 and Sylvan Road today due to maintenance work.KGW · Oct 27, 7:15 AM

Housing & real estate

New affordable housing funding: $12.4 million awarded to Portland area projects through federal announcement.Merkley (.gov) · Oct 26, 3:49 PM

Sports

Portland Trail Blazers announce Scoot Henderson injury before tonight's game against the Lakers.Yahoo Sports · Oct 27, 10:53 AM
Diego Chará to play final season with Portland Timbers before retiring in 2027.KATU · Oct 26, 12:48 PM

Culture & arts

New theater production highlighting Portland's breakdancing culture coming to the stage soon.KOIN.com · Oct 27, 12:50 PM

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