A fatal crash occurred in Beaverton after a chase, with Portland Police not pursuing at the time of the accident. Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating.

A motorcyclist died in a crash with an e-scooter in Portland; the scooter rider had non-life-threatening injuries. Police are investigating and seeking witnesses.

The NEACT meeting on January 8 will discuss regional transportation issues, open for public participation in-person and virtually via a provided link.

Portland prepares for a DOJ Settlement Conference to discuss police accountability measures and the setup of its new Community Board for Police Accountability, with further details expected in February.

Portland's weather forecast indicates sunny skies, a high of 48 degrees, and a frosty night, followed by likely rain on New Year's Day and continuing rainfall into the weekend.

Hillsboro announces a variety of development projects for 2026, focusing on community support, water infrastructure, public safety, and connectivity enhancements.

State attorneys general, led by Dan Rayfield of Oregon, are running a PSA campaign to alert consumers about gift card fraud and prevention strategies post-holidays.

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office welcomes K9 Saar, a Belgian Malinois specialized in Patrol, to their team. Saar, born in Holland, responds to Dutch commands and has her own trading card for community engagement.

Oregon Judge McShane ordered the release of Fernando Pichardo Medina, wrongfully detained by CBP, highlighting due process violations and unjustified force.

A 19-year-old faces charges for unprovoked assaults on Portland's TriMet system, with two incidents recorded and an additional case from August. Sincere William Alexander Hunter was arrested and arraigned, with bail set at $5,000 per case.

House fires in the Washington D.C. area displaced families on Christmas Eve and Day, with casualties including one firefighter with heat exhaustion and five people injured from a separate fire sparked by a Christmas tree.

The Sellwood Community House in Portland overcame the threat of closure and thrived under community management, eventually gaining ownership of its facility, and reintroduced free youth activities in Sellwood Park.

John L. Drake II has been appointed as Vancouver's new fire chief starting Dec. 29, after the city conducted a national search. He has 38 years of experience and comes from a significant role in Los Angeles.