The Vancouver City Council approved the 2025-26 budget, focusing on community safety, homelessness, and climate action, with $1.5 billion for operating and $600 million for capital projects.

Silver Falls State Park is reintroducing its Winter Festival for nature-related activities and educational walks on December 14-15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A man died after his vehicle hit a tree off Hwy 22E in Marion County. Oregon State Police report Jerome Hurley, 45, as the deceased in the early Sunday incident.

Gregory Whitson was sentenced to 100 months in prison and ordered to pay over $130,000 for numerous burglaries in downtown Portland, as reported by the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office.

The Seaside Police Department warns of counterfeit $100 bills circulating in the area, advising merchants to use detection devices and report fake currency.

Jacqueline Alexander, who went missing in Portland's Centennial Neighborhood, has been found safe, with the police thanking the community for their help.

Hillsboro is seeking applicants for a City Council vacancy in Ward 1 after Mayor-elect Beach Pace vacates the position to become mayor. Residents have until January 7, 2025, to apply, with details available on the city's website.

Dr. Brian Druker resigned as CEO of OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, citing a misalignment with the institute's mission. His departure highlights tensions over healthcare priorities.

The article encourages Oregonians to support Long-Term Recovery Groups on Giving Tuesday via donations or volunteering, highlighting their role in disaster recovery.

Vancouver is starting renovations of downtown Main Street to improve safety and support local businesses, with a ceremony on December 6 by Kiggins Theatre. Mayor McEnerny-Ogle highlights the project's benefit to the community and economy.

A vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian early morning in Southeast Portland. Police are investigating, and the driver is cooperating. Traffic is disrupted near the crash site.

A man was shot and killed in North Portland's Sumner neighborhood, with police responding early on December 4, 2024. Detectives are investigating and seeking public assistance.

Colby Jungwirth received an 80-month prison sentence for criminally negligent homicide related to supplying fentanyl, leading to Christian Chase Robertson's death.