Good Morning, News: Oregon Judge Extends Tear Gas Restrictions, Eric Trump's Shady Attempt to Profit Off a Government Contract, and What Are the Odds Of a Timbers Win?

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"Good morning, Portland! The National Weather Service reports "moderate confidence" that the Willamette Valley and Portland area could see a few inches of snow overnight tonight. The current forecast calls for snow flurries, followed by rain, meaning we might be in for more of a slush than a powdery coating. Best to keep on eye on things and judge for yourself whether you need to panic-buy groceries and hunker down."

Portland Mercury requests small monthly contributions to sustain local news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event listings, and community events. The National Weather Service indicates moderate confidence in a few inches of snow for the Willamette Valley and Portland, with snow flurries likely followed by rain and slushy conditions. A federal judge extended a temporary restraining order at the Portland ICE facility, imposing heavy restrictions on agents' use of tear gas and other crowd-control munitions in an ongoing class-action lawsuit. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed evidence and a court briefing in support of the plaintiffs. The Portland Timbers face major questions ahead of their season opener after a disappointing 2025 season.

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