A proposed Oregon legislative concept would force insurers to account for homeowner wildfire hardening or else offer discounts, with regulators reviewing insurers’ models.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife is offering up to $10,000 after a radio-collared gray wolf (OR186) was found dead north of Yamsay Mountain. Investigators are working with Oregon State Police and asking the public for tips.

The Prineville DMV in Oregon is closed due to staffing issues; alternative services are available online and nearby.

Residents in Portland protest against ICE activities and Trump administration, expressing concerns for civil liberties, drawing parallels to civil rights issues on MLK Day, and resulting in some arrests during a sit-in at an ICE facility.

Two Portland officers were shot following a weapons threat report; the suspect fled and remains at large despite a manhunt involving specialized police units.

Woody, a six-year-old Portland dog, recovered after DoveLewis removed a skull tumor; vets say multi-hour surgery and close follow-up made the outcome possible.

The Army Corps has launched an EIS for a $1.5B plan to bury a high‑voltage cable under the Columbia River; virtual scoping meetings are set next week. Tribes and shipping interests are raising alarms.

Portland Fire & Rescue celebrated the service of Station 18 since 1951. The station, with versatile emergency response units, covers southwest Portland communities and works with neighboring districts.

Portland's Rose City Self-Defense and Safe Blocks Program, with Midland Library, offer a self-defense workshop for ages 11+ on Jan 21, focusing on safety skills.

Station 17 of Portland Fire & Rescue specializes in marine response, protecting a waterfront area with the largest collection of floating homes in the U.S., using specialized boats and fostering community through events and a rose garden.

Missing autistic teen Nathaniel Laurence was safely located by Portland Police Bureau after his disappearance from Rowe Middle School in Clackamas County.

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office shared details about its Laundry Facility, which processes up to 5,000 lbs of laundry daily and provides skill-building work for inmates.

The NWS has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for south‑central Oregon and Curry County, warning of sneaker waves Monday night into Tuesday and urging people away from jetties and the surf.