The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office honored Michele Vaughan and Joanna Fenner for 25 and 20 years of service, showcasing the agency's commitment to a supportive workplace.

Electrical hazards caused multiple fires in Northeast Portland, with Portland Fire & Rescue responding to arcing power lines and a vehicle ignited by a fallen tree. Power was mostly restored by mid-morning.

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, with 21 others, sued the USDA to block guidance they claim illegally restricts SNAP benefits for certain immigrants.

MCSO advises residents on safety during Thanksgiving, highlighting a decrease in emergency calls from the previous year and the importance of preventing theft, fire safety, responsible driving, and planning for emergencies.

Oregon's Child Welfare system released a quarterly report for greater transparency, showing improvements in child placements and meeting federal standards, but recognizing further work is needed.

The National Weather Service forecasts a wet week for Portland with high chances of rain and humidity; Thanksgiving is expected to be particularly damp.

PPB monitored a protest near ICE in South Portland, making no arrests, and reiterated their commitment to public safety over direct immigration enforcement.

A US citizen high school student was detained by ICE in Oregon, sparking local protests and criticism over aggressive ICE tactics and concerns of overreach, as residents and officials respond.

The Sherwood Police Department humorously reported an attempted school break-in on Facebook, recounted with wit and referring to the suspects as "#TinyDeskTroubleMakers" and "#JuiceBoxBandits".

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck northwest of Salem, with its epicenter near Amity, and was felt in Salem and surrounding towns. No damage was reported.

Portland's forecast includes a week of drizzle and clouds, with varying chances of showers and temperatures in the mid-40s to low 50s, persisting into Thanksgiving and the following weekend.

Portland Police monitored a protest at South Waterfront without making arrests, maintaining public safety, and communicated their non-involvement in immigration enforcement. No arrests were added to the count from recent protests.

Multnomah County Sheriff's Office highlighted the success of their recruitment event for corrections deputies, focusing on workforce diversity and the challenging yet rewarding nature of the role.