Oregon's OEM is preparing for IronOR 24, an extensive emergency exercise for earthquake preparedness, spanning from October 28-31, 2024, building on the previous Cascadia Rising drill.

Hillsboro police are investigating the death of a 24-year-old skateboarder found on Northeast Walker Road with a head injury, considering it a possible hit-and-run.

Hillsboro Mayor Steve Callaway received the James C. Richards Award from the League of Oregon Cities for his outstanding intergovernmental relations work.

A cyclist was killed in a collision in Portland’s Parkrose Neighborhood. The driver cooperated with the police, and the Major Crash Team is investigating. Traffic is affected.

Oregon man Negasi Zuberi is found guilty of kidnapping and assaulting two women, including using a cinder block cell.

TriMet installs new blue light security phones with cameras at MAX station platforms to enhance safety and deter crime, starting at the Rose Quarter Transit Center and Convention Center Station.

Clackamas County opens a new pop-up vote center in Happy Valley Library to make voting more accessible for the upcoming election, offering services including ballot replacement and voter registration updates.

A man was arrested for assault and theft after using bear spray during an attempted shoplifting at Washington Square Mall. No severe injuries occurred and he has since apologized. He is linked to other thefts.

The Portland Police Bureau identified Officer Andrew Young as the one who fatally shot Nicholas G. Thorn. The Bureau released body cam footage, aiming for transparency during the ongoing investigation.

The article provides a detailed weather forecast for Portland, OR, with a modest chance of showers and cool temperatures over the coming days, according to the National Weather Service.

Matthew Kemp from Portland was sentenced to six months in federal prison and three years of supervised release for stealing over $147,000 in pandemic unemployment benefits by fraudulently applying with others' information.

The Hillsboro City Council approved a community advisory vote on fluoridation of the city's water supply for the November 2024 ballot after a pro-fluoridation group's push.

Multnomah County seeks members for a new advisory committee to develop public campaign financing for local elections by 2026. Applications are open until October 28.