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The NWS predicts several days of rain for Portland, with high probabilities of significant precipitation and temperatures ranging from mid-40s to low 50s.
Parks & Nature in ...
A 40-pound olive ridley sea turtle was found dead on Sunset Beach in Oregon, possibly due to hypothermia caused by recent storms, according to the Seaside Aquarium.
Politics & Govt in ...
Portland is facing discord with two unions, AFSCME and DCTU, as contract talks stall amid a $27 million budget shortfall, potentially leading to a strike.
Mayor Ted Wheeler reflects on his tenure leading Portland, highlighting challenges and progress in public safety, homelessness, and economic development, and urges continued momentum under new leadership.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Salem teenager was arrested in Northeast Portland for carrying a loaded semiautomatic rifle, leading to charges including unlawful firearm possession.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
West Salem sewer system improvements progress as crews complete repair on one main, with testing underway and community urged to minimize water use. Further repairs are ongoing to restore full capacity.
Two men died during a Sasquatch hunt in the Pacific Northwest after being reported overdue on Christmas Day; exposure and weather were cited as causes.
Community & Society in ...
The City of Salem repaired a crucial sewer main, restoring full wastewater service to West Salem residents and allowing them to resume normal water usage.
One person died and two suffered minor injuries in an early Monday crash on Highway 99 in Tigard, which temporarily closed the road. It reopened ahead of schedule.
An 86-year-old man was stabbed in a Fred Meyer parking lot in Portland, suspect Jesus Ascencio-Molina was arrested. The attack seemed unprovoked and occurred as the man loaded groceries. The victim is recovering.
Portland offers discounts on taxi, Lyft, and Uber rides on New Year's Eve to promote road safety and curb impaired driving through its Safe Ride Home program.
Gresham's public safety building now features a new solar array expected to cover 45% of its energy use and save over $1 million, with all costs recouped by 2027.
A car crashed into a Northeast Portland home on Christmas Eve, rupturing a gas line and igniting a fire. Crews responded to manage the blaze and rescued a cat; no human injuries were reported.
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