Columbia River Fire & Rescue tackled a house fire in Ridgeway Loop, damaging a residence, vehicle, and a community-famous taxi cab. No injuries were reported, and mutual aid was acknowledged. Fire cause is under investigation.

A Guatemalan living illegally in the U.S. was sentenced to 41 months for laundering drug money through her business. Her stores wired $4.2 million to Mexico, and she will forfeit property involved in the scheme.

Multnomah County Sheriff's Office reported a decrease in jail bookings for December 2025, with 1,644 compared to 1,726 in November, and an average jail stay of 19.61 days.

An external review of 10 police-involved shootings in Portland recommends improvements in accountability, training, and tactics. Public discussion of the findings is encouraged.

Claire Hall, a longtime Lincoln County commissioner, died Jan. 4; friends say stress from a contentious recall contributed to her death. The vacancy pauses a historic recall.

Police in Battle Ground, WA, arrested Christopher Lee Morrissey for third-degree child rape, with concerns there may be more victims. Public assistance is sought.

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson has called for ICE to suspend operations in the city following a shooting incident, citing a land use review violation and commitment to sanctuary city principles. The full statement is on Portland's official website.

One Portland officer released from hospital; another stable after shooting. PPB seeks local video evidence, giving a link for uploads and specifies the required area and timeframe for the footage. Suspect still at large; community tips requested.

The City of Vancouver denounces federal immigration agency practices, citing community harm and pledges to uphold public safety and human dignity in line with the Keep Washington Working Act.

A pardoned Jan. 6 defendant has filed to run for Oregon governor, injecting a controversial influencer into a crowded GOP primary.

Portland’s D.A. has told prosecutors to file charges if people routed to the deflection program don’t engage in treatment within 90 days. The move contrasts with Seattle’s diversion-first tack.

Yamhill County Public Health is hosting a community baby shower in Sheridan to provide new and expecting parents with healthcare information and support.

Portland Fire & Rescue is highlighting their firehouses and firefighters on social media, showcasing their daily duties, recent responses to emergencies, and the maintenance work behind their operations.