The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office reported a 6% rise in seized firearms during calls in 2025, with 415 guns collected. They highlighted each seizure as a potential danger averted.

Federal agents shot two linked to a Venezuelan gang in Portland; Oregon GOP leaders criticize the mayor for questioning the government's account, and a Portland officer is reassigned after controversial comments at a protest.

Portland's Fire Station 11, blending history with modern demands, serves multiple neighborhoods since the 1920s, undergoing upgrades to handle increased service needs.

Oregon reports its first measles cases of the year in Linn County, prompting health officials to issue exposure warnings at two hospital emergency departments.

The Portland Police provided updates on monitoring protests at various locations, resulting in two arrests, while stressing their focus on public safety and not immigration enforcement.

Oregon's Attorney General sues insulin manufacturers and PBMs for $900 million, alleging price inflation and collusion, aiming to reduce the financial burden on patients.

Dan Rayfield, Oregon's AG, appoints Paul Smith as Solicitor General and Jeff Howes as Chief Counsel of the Criminal Justice Division, highlighting their extensive legal experience and past achievements.

Portland City Archives and Don't Shoot PDX launch "Portland in Black," an event series for preserving the city's black community history, with workshops throughout 2026.

The Yamhill County Sheriff's Office is recruiting volunteers for its Enforcement Reserve Program, offering training and the chance to work with full-time deputies.

Portland Water Bureau reports low levels of Cryptosporidium in the drinking water from Bull Run Watershed, with no immediate action needed for residents but cautions immunocompromised individuals.

A driver died in Washington County after crashing a vehicle that had eluded Portland Police post-reckless driving; police were not pursuing at the crash time.

Washington County deputies arrested Jaime Lopez after he barricaded himself inside a home, set it on fire, and was rescued with burns. He faces arson and other charges.

OR 99E in Oregon City will be closed for I-205 Abernethy Bridge Project on Thursday and Friday nights due to girder installations, with detours via I-205.