Two boys, aged 12 and 15, were arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of a Portland store worker, Santi Ram Rai, with charges including murder and robbery.

Prosper Portland and ChefStable plan to convert a long-vacant building near the Oregon Convention Center into a 14,000‑sq‑ft food hall and cart pod funded in part by a Metro loan request. The work could start in fall 2026 and aim to open in late summer 2027.

The James Beard Public Market’s opening is now set for early 2027 as design changes and higher costs stretch the timeline and raise the stakes for downtown recovery.

Two suspects were arrested for a December shooting in Portland; one faces attempted murder charges. They were indicted after a victim with non-life-threatening injuries was found and weapons seized at the scene. Authorities continue to investigate.

A report from PSU shows Oregon's homelessness increased by 35% with 27,119 individuals affected. Despite improvements in data methods and shelter capacity, over 60% remain unsheltered. Disparities in communities of color were also noted.

Oregon's Department of Administrative Services published the 2026 Housing Production Targets and Methodology Report, outlining goals to meet housing needs statewide as per House Bill 2001.

Portland encourages student participation in Winter Walk+Roll to School Day for health and sustainability, offering incentives for braving the cold and promoting the Safe Routes to School initiative.

PPB arrested two suspects for separate November violence cases; one for a shooting threat and one for a stabbing. Detectives' investigations led to the arrests of Raymond Diggs and Katelynn Spacal.

Portland residents can vote to name the city's snowplows with ranked-choice voting, using suggestions from 3,300 submissions received earlier this year.

A former caregiver, Michael Putman, was sentenced to 15 years for sexually abusing an elderly resident with dementia at Churchill Estates memory care facility. Oregon officials emphasize protecting seniors from abuse.

The NWS issued an Air Stagnation Advisory for Portland, warning of risks to those with respiratory issues due to light winds and limited air movement.

Unofficial results of the Sherwood special election on January 13, 2026, are now available, with further updates scheduled and final results to be certified by February 9.

The Bellevue Police Department's Community Academy is a nine-week course offering residents insight into law enforcement operations. Registration for the 2026 session is now open.