Police increase patrols in Portland's Hillsdale Neighborhood after two reports of suspicious behavior involving a black Hyundai Sonata targeting students near Ida B. Wells High School.

Firefighters found Kristopher Douglas Stokes' body in a Salem apartment after a fire, and his death was ruled a homicide, leading to David James Damon Alexander's arrest for murder and robbery.

TVF&R demonstrated the rapid ignition of dry Christmas trees and shared safety tips like regular watering, keeping away from heat sources, and checking lights to prevent fires.

Clerk Catherine McMullen certified Clackamas County’s General Election results, leading to automatic recounts for two close contests in Gladstone and Molalla. Recounts begin on December 3.

An accident on Oregon Route 18 north of Dayton closed the highway for hours before reopening, with fog affecting driving conditions and investigation ongoing.

The Portland and Vancouver metro areas experience dense fog and an air stagnation advisory, with visibility issues for drivers and potential pollution concerns due to static air conditions.

Andrea J. Doering died in a head-on car collision in Northeast Portland, with the other driver suspected of alcohol intoxication and facing possible charges.

Route 7 in Corvallis is detouring due to HP gate closure from Nov 29-Dec 1, affecting outbound trips, skipping Hewlett Packard South Entrance stop. No inbound stops are affected.

One person died and two were seriously injured in a two-car crash Wednesday night in Southwest Portland, leading to major road closures for investigation.

A man was arrested for kidnapping an 11-year-old girl in Clackamas County. The girl escaped, and the suspect, Felipe Hernandez Martinez, was later apprehended, facing charges including Kidnapping II.

A Beaverton man faces charges for attacking his grandfather with a bat, with severe head trauma inflicted. The victim survived, and the suspect is held at Washington County Jail.

A cyclist was seriously injured in a collision with a vehicle in Cornelius, and authorities are investigating the incident that occurred at around 5:19 p.m. near Baseline Street and SW 345th Avenue.

Portland is experiencing persistent fog, with brief clearings and partly sunny skies expected intermittently. Forecasts predict mid-40s temperatures, with patchy fog and frost in the evenings, and mostly sunny early next week.