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The OHA reports a third measles case in Clackamas County, Oregon, with no link to travel or other cases. Health officials urge vaccinations due to measles' contagious nature and potential severity.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A juvenile has been arrested in connection with the Oct. 25 Powellhurst‑Gilbert shooting that killed Andrew "Andy" Nguyen. Police recovered firearms and say the homicide probe remains active.
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A Marion County judge ruled Pacific Power must prove year‑to‑year progress toward Oregon’s HB 2021 targets, strengthening the PUC’s enforcement tools and pressuring new clean procurement.
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Organizers are weighing merging the Grand Floral and Starlight parades for 2026 as leaders scramble to close budget gaps and rework logistics.
Warming centers open in Salem and the Portland area as lows dip near freezing; transit agencies are offering free rides to shelters this weekend.
A 67-year-old man, Jerry Spears, died from injuries after being hit by a car in Northeast Portland. The driver cooperated with the investigation, and no arrests were reported.
Oregon's winter increases fire incidents, prompting State Fire Marshal to stress the importance of heating safety after 10 fires and a related fatality.
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Portland Parks & Recreation extends the application deadline for the Advisory Committee to guide the redevelopment of Tom McCall Waterfront Park, seeking diverse community input.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Multnomah County report suggests reallocating funds from shelters to housing programs to aid more in transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing.
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.
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