The SSCC's recent report highlights its efforts to address homelessness in Portland during the week of Dec 22-28, 2025, including shelter referrals, campsite assessments, cleanups, and data on ongoing challenges and services provided.

The Astoria DMV on Marine Drive has reopened after a temporary closure due to flooding, with services now fully available for both in-person and online customers.

Clackamas County, Oregon, plans to open the state's first all-electric hospital by 2029, aiming for LEED Gold certification and improved patient care.

A Salem man, Luis Pantoja-Guzman, is in custody for kidnapping and additional charges after a woman reported being held at gunpoint; evidence including a firearm was found supporting her claims.

A suspected drunk driver, Karlie Dolan, was arrested after a fatal crash in Salem that killed a passenger, with Dolan's BAC three times the legal limit.

One person was found dead and a suspect was arrested following a disturbance in Hillsboro on Saturday afternoon. Police are investigating and seeking information from the public.

Portland Fire & Rescue extinguished a fire in a boarded-up Southeast Portland residence, with no injuries reported and the incident providing real-world experience for their recruits.

Senator Ron Wyden and other Democrats are urging a pause on new fee increases for non-residents at U.S. national parks, citing concerns over limited public input and potential negative impacts on tourism.

A house on SW Roy Rogers Road experienced a two-alarm fire, with firefighters battling the blaze, residents evacuating safely, and traffic diverted. The cause is under investigation.

Missing Portland resident Lauren Deering has been found safe and reunited with her family. The police thanked the community for their aid in the search.

The NWS forecasts a damp end to December for Portland, with showers, snow levels dropping, and a steady temperature around 47°F. Showers may continue into the night, with frost expected next week. Rain is likely on New Year's Day.

An individual in custody at Multnomah County Inverness Jail died, triggering an MCSO-led investigation, with the East County Major Crimes Team involved. The cause of death is pending a Medical Examiner's inquiry.

Portland experiences a wet Christmas with morning rain and afternoon sun, with a high of 53°F. Rain chances persist overnight with Friday bringing more showers. The weekend offers some respite, with patchy fog and mostly cloudy skies.