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.

Newport, Oregon is suing to prevent the creation of a new ICE detention center, alleging lack of transparency and potential negative impacts on tourism and their economy. The city also claims the Coast Guard property should revert to them by 2026.

Motorcycle crash in Portland linked to metal theft after tampering with a traffic control box led to a fatality.

Kevin Cooper died after a November shooting in Portland, marking the city's 48th homicide of the year. The police urge the public to assist in the investigation.

Oregon's ODHS extended SNAP replacement benefits deadline to 30 days post-Dec 17 power outages for 19 counties. This aims to aid residents with food spoilage claims due to storms.

A pedestrian, John McKinney, was killed in a traffic accident in Aloha. The driver cooperated with the investigation, which found no impairment. Witnesses, especially regarding a silver Audi, are sought.

Eric Kutch is appointed as the new director of Portland's Permitting & Development bureau, bringing experience from Houston where he improved permit processes. He aims to create a more customer-focused permit system in Portland.

AG Dan Rayfield files a lawsuit to prevent the Trump administration from defunding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which could impact consumer rights.

Evacuation orders in Welches, Clackamas County were lifted following a landslide, though residents were urged to stay alert. One neighborhood remains under a Level 2 notice.

PBOT reported progress on the 82nd Avenue project, including nearly 1 mile of sidewalks, six new pedestrian crossings, traffic signal updates, road extensions, enhanced lighting, and environmental upgrades.

A suspect was arrested and a firearm was recovered in Portland after a police search involving a sealed-off block. The area has now reopened.

City Councilor Mitch Green leads a push for an oversight hearing on $21 million undisclosed to Portland City Council, coinciding with a budget deficit.

Brandon Drew Falsetto, 29, was convicted for luring a minor and private indecency, prosecuted by Deputy DA Rayney Meisel. He'll be sentenced on February 4, 2026.