Oregon prepares for a severe winter storm with the OEM activating Level 3 operations and advising residents on safety, warming shelters, and emergency kits.

Portland residents experience cold weather on Valentine's Day, with warnings of frostbite, slick roads, and potential power outages due to snow and freezing rain. Authorities advise caution and preparedness.

Portland's Winter Light Festival adds color to city plazas, featuring installations like Nautilus Deep Sea and events including a dynamic light show at PSU.

Clark County Superior and District Courts are closing early due to unexpected bad weather, with the Superior Court finishing its morning schedule and the District Court shutting down all in-person services for the day.

Eugene approves a Fire Service Fee to fund emergency services, estimating an annual $10 million revenue, with a tiered structure based on building size.

Portland faces cold, wind chills, and potential snow and ice accumulation according to a series of advisories from the National Weather Service. Residents are advised to take precautions.

Portland reinforces ADA compliance, focusing on accessible emergency planning and public safety initiatives, with a free webinar on best practices in inclusive design.

Multnomah County advises parents to utilize catch-up vaccination clinics before the school exclusion day, emphasizing the final clinic at McDaniel High School.

Cryptosporidium was detected in Portland's water source, Bull Run Watershed, posing a low-risk scenario for the public; filtration is scheduled by 2027.

The widow of Vancouver police officer Donald Sahota has sued a deputy for wrongful death, citing rash and negligent actions that led to Sahota being mistakenly shot at his home.

The Oregon Department of Revenue will help taxpayers file electronically for free at Salem Public Library on February 20, offering guidance on IRS Direct File and Direct File Oregon.

A male motorcyclist died after a crash in Southeast Portland on Sunday evening; no other vehicles were involved. The police are investigating the incident.

CLEAR, a biometric identity service, launched at Portland International Airport to expedite security checks and streamline traveler experience, while promising economic benefits and local job creation.