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.

Hillsboro provides $200,000 to aid local nonprofits supporting community members affected by ICE actions, focusing on legal aid, food, and rent assistance.

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield won a court order stopping federal fines over SNAP operations, protecting food assistance amid legal clashes with the Trump administration.

The Oregon Coast was named one of the best travel destinations for 2026 by BBC Travel, praised for its natural beauty, accessibility, and commitment to sustainable tourism.

A male pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run on Northeast Prescott Street in Portland’s Sumner neighborhood. Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact them, referencing case number 25-339849.