A Salem teenager was arrested in Northeast Portland for carrying a loaded semiautomatic rifle, leading to charges including unlawful firearm possession.

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.

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.

Two men were arrested in Washington County for stealing mail and packages prior to Christmas, found with stolen items in a Subaru Crosstrek by deputies after a USPS carrier's report.

The Oregon State Police investigated the illegal use of thermal imaging for poaching in Clackamas County, seizing 14 devices and 4 deer carcasses, and are pressing charges against 13 individuals.

Portland anticipates a rainy Christmas week with continuous showers starting today and persisting through the weekend, as foreseen by the National Weather Service.

A family-owned restaurant in Tigard, the Tamale House, was robbed of a trailer vital for their Christmas tamale production, impacting their busiest season.