The Portland and Vancouver metro areas are under an Air Stagnation Advisory, warning of poor air quality and dense fog impacting visibility, posing risks for respiratory health and travel safety.

Oregon's Division of Financial Regulation recovered $1.6 million for residents in Q3 2024, summing up to almost $7 million in the year, by resolving financial and insurance disputes.

A child from Portsmouth Neighborhood reported missing earlier this week was safely found, with Portland Police thanking the community for their help. Details remain undisclosed for privacy.

Clark County District Court launched National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, urging drivers to take a pledge against impaired driving during the holiday season with support from MADD and Target Zero.

Two orphaned river otter pups were released back into the wild in Central Oregon after rehabilitation, marking a success for local wildlife conservation efforts.

A pedestrian, Tammera Whisman, was killed in a traffic collision in Cornelius while using a motorized scooter. The driver is cooperating with the investigation; no charges have been filed.

A man in Beaverton was arrested for attacking his grandfather with a baseball bat, facing attempted murder and assault charges. The victim is in hospital with severe head injuries; the suspect is in custody.

Two men were found dead after a reported disturbance in Wilsonville, Clackamas County; the investigation is ongoing and there appears to be no further public danger.

Cryptosporidium has been detected in Portland's Bull Run Watershed, the city's primary water source. No current health risks are reported, but the Water Bureau is increasing protection and monitoring, with plans for a filtration system by 2027.

The National Weather Service predicts a series of showers for Portland, Oregon, with varying chances of rain throughout the upcoming days and into Thanksgiving.

Longview city and police face a lawsuit for the shooting death of Katelynn Smith, with allegations of insufficient training in handling mental health crises.

Multnomah County proclaims November as Native American Heritage Month, celebrating the contributions of Native Americans and emphasizing the need for community support, cultural resources, and policy changes.

The Coquille Indian Tribe partnered with Oregon's OREM for an emergency preparedness drill, setting up an Evacuation Assembly Point (EAP) on tribal land, supplied for disaster relief.