The Arts Access Fund in Portland has enhanced arts education, granting $3.3 million and reaching 28,700 children with arts educators, per the AOC's 2025 report.

An 18-year-old driver, Michael Ryan Bowar, faces multiple charges including manslaughter and DUII after hitting and killing a 69-year-old pedestrian, Jens Robert Lerback, in Woodburn.

Police responded to a fatal stabbing in Portland, arresting Jason A. Norwest for second-degree murder and weapon use. The victim's identity is pending autopsy and family notification.

An individual was arrested after an armed robbery in Southeast Portland, followed by a high-speed chase with law enforcement. No injuries were reported.

The National Weather Service warns of potential flooding in Oregon and Southwest Washington due to excessive rainfall, with a flood watch in effect through the afternoon.

Pedestrian Scott Tierney died weeks after a TriMet bus collision in Portland, marking the city's 44th traffic fatality.

The Portland City Council ratified labor agreements with AFSCME and the PPA, affecting 911 dispatch supervisors and public safety staff. The deals include COLAs, bonuses, and professional development funds.

Oregon's DOR announced a January 2026 application period for a tax credit aiding agricultural employers with the cost of mandated overtime pay for workers.

Fallen tree and power line on Sauvie Island's N.W. Reeder Road prompted an emergency closure, with PGE responding to clear the hazard. The road later reopened, showcasing coordination between utilities and agencies.

Portland faces multiple weather alerts, including a wind advisory with gusts up to 45 mph and flood warnings for rivers, with potential for downed limbs, power outages, and flooding.

Benjamin Gutman has been appointed as Oregon's Deputy Attorney General, a position announced by Attorney General Dan Rayfield. Gutman has an extensive legal background and education from Yale.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington due to an incoming atmospheric river. Heavy rainfall may cause river flooding and landslides.

Search for missing climber Matthew Aldridge on Mt. Hood is paused due to bad weather and difficult conditions. Efforts shifted from rescue to recovery as authorities presume him deceased.