Christmas in Portland is marked by persistent rain with forecasts showing no signs of a dry holiday. Temperatures remain cool with strong winds and the National Weather Service warns of possible urban flooding and landslides.

A Vancouver teacher, Shadbreon Gatson, faces charges for alleged sexual misconduct with a student in 2013, with potential earlier incidents dating back to 2009.

Oregon State Police report a fatal three-vehicle crash on Hwy-30 in Clatsop County, involving unsafe overtaking by August Crawford, resulting in his death.

A forecast by the NWS predicts a series of rain events with a high chance of precipitation for Portland, affecting holiday season activities and travel conditions.

The article discusses Snohomish County's preparation for its annual Point-in-Time Homeless Count to assess local homelessness.

The OEM is inviting public input on its strategic and diversity plans via a town hall on February 11, 2025, emphasizing inclusive emergency management in Oregon.

A person was detained following a non-fatal shooting at Clackamas Town Center's parking lot; authorities are investigating and seek public assistance.

Portland Police arrested a man suspected of stealing a Ferrari SF90 Spider after officers with tracking information quickly located the car and the alleged thief.

Authorities in Portland arrested Major L. Hudson, Jr. in connection with the murder of O'Marr Burnett, charging him with Murder in the Second Degree, Assault in the First Degree, and Robbery in the First Degree.

National Weather Service forecasts a series of wet days for Portland with chances of rain currently at 20% and increasing to 100% over the weekend, marking a consistently rainy period up to Christmas with variable temperatures and wind speeds.

Oregon OSHA fined View Top Construction LLC $135,407 for safety violations, primarily for inadequate fall protection, marking repeat offenses for the company.

An 81-year-old pedestrian, Muoi Te Hua, was fatally struck by a vehicle in Southeast Portland. The driver cooperated with police, and no impairment was suspected. Hua's death is Portland's 69th traffic fatality of the year.

A Damascus woman was indicted on federal charges for allegedly filing twenty fraudulent small claims to garnish over $190,000 from victims using false companies.