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.

Portland Water Bureau finds Cryptosporidium in the city's water supply, with potential health risks for the immunocompromised. No immediate precautions required, filtration planned by 2027.

Portland schools will get $8.1 million for arts education in the 2025-26 academic year from the Arts Access Fund, benefitting over 28,000 students and employing arts teachers.

The Oregon Transportation Commission approved the next phase of the I-5 Rose Quarter Project, with a focus on collaboration and community engagement for the $167 million phase starting in 2027.

Multnomah County Sheriff's Office intensifies DUII enforcement over the holidays to prevent impaired driving, offering safety tips and enhanced patrols.