Askew One's "7 Pillars" mural brings color and hope to downtown Portland, transforming a former crisis epicenter into a symbol of revitalization and community resilience.

Multnomah County declared a state of emergency due to increased ICE activity, reinforcing its support for sanctuary laws and aiming to help those affected.

Erek Steven Michael D’Alessandro of Molalla received a 20-month prison sentence after methamphetamine and firearms were found at his residence during a probation check. The investigation involved multiple law enforcement agencies working to curb drug-related offenses in the region.

Oregon's Attorney General, Dan Rayfield, and 18 other states filed a lawsuit against a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa petitions imposed by the Trump administration, fearing it would hinder hiring skilled foreign workers.

A motorcyclist died in Portland's 42nd traffic death this year after a crash involving a semi, with police investigating the incident at NE Airport Way and I-205.

Oregon reinstates SNAP work requirements statewide, affecting 37,000 people, with ODHS advising those concerned to seek assistance for eligibility questions.

Sewage spill in South Portland affects Willamette River; officials advise avoiding contact with water downstream from S Fielding Rd due to contamination risks.

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office is investigating AI-generated CSAM images of a Corbett High School student, with legal changes approaching due to Oregon House Bill 2299.

Portland's holiday garbage schedule changes: Thursday and Friday services delayed one day; residents advised on sorting waste, excess cardboard bundling, and safe disposal of batteries and oversized items.

Portland Police provide updated vehicle details in their search for missing endangered man James Moore, correcting the car's model to a Chevrolet Malibu.

ODOT restored bus service on I-84 between Portland and Boise with a federal grant, benefiting rural communities reliant on the route for essential travel.

Google settled for $700 million over anticompetitive practices claims, with consumers and developers expected to receive funds without requiring claim forms.

Boardwalk Bubbles LLC opened in North Bend with a ribbon-cutting on December 5, offering handcrafted self-care products and a school-spirit soap fundraiser.