A threatening call led Oregon Episcopal School in SW Portland to initiate a lockdown, swiftly handled by law enforcement. The situation ended safely with no direct threat to campus.

Multnomah County is looking for two volunteers to join its Planning Commission, focusing on land use policy and planning.

An Oregon Senate committee approved a bill to end the practice of daylight saving time in the state, signaling a push towards a more consistent timekeeping practice.

Former Portland Thorns defender Rikke Sevecke urges improved heart health measures in women's soccer following her retirement due to a heart condition.

Portland declares a state of emergency in anticipation of heavy snowfall and strong winds, as city officials prepare shelters and outreach for the homeless.

Portland passes an emergency ordinance to expedite the removal of graffiti on private property and hold noncompliant owners accountable, led by Commissioner Carmen Rubio.

The Oregon Court of Appeals upheld restrictions on Portland's fossil fuel infrastructure growth, a decision celebrated by City Commissioner Rubio as a step against climate change. Critics, however, worry about economic impacts.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation has initiated lane reductions for night work on SE Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, impacting traffic until February 22. The work is part of the Central Eastside Access and Circulation project.

The Portland Police Bureau, with partner agencies, conducted an operation against car theft in east Portland, resulting in multiple arrests and recovered vehicles.

A young man was killed in a DUI car crash in Downtown Portland, with the suspect facing multiple charges. This marks the city's 9th traffic fatality in 2023.

Portland's transportation bureau warns of potential snow and wind causing difficult commute conditions, with a possibility of downed trees and power outages.

A dead endangered fin whale washed ashore at Sunset Beach, Oregon, showing signs of entanglement, emaciation, and possible orca wounds, with NOAA investigating the cause.

The National Weather Service issued a Dense Fog Advisory for Greater Portland and Vancouver areas due to low visibility, with conditions expected to improve later in the day.