Two individuals were hospitalized after separate stabbings in Northeast Portland on Christmas Eve; no arrests have been made, and the connection between incidents is unclear.

Scott Kerman resigned as executive director of Blanchet House after six years; Emily Coleman and Steve Cook are now co-interim directors. The nonprofit continues to serve the community despite leadership changes.

A 65-year-old pedestrian, James J. Hatton, was killed in North Portland, and police urge witnesses of the December 5 crash to provide information to aid the investigation.

Portland Police are seeking public assistance in a hit-and-run that killed Brian G. Stone, asking for video footage from Southeast 122nd Avenue to help find a light-colored 90s Subaru wagon.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Trump's attempt to federalize the Illinois National Guard was unlawful, affirming states' control over their militias.

Westbound Main Street Bridge will be closed from January 5 for three weeks for maintenance and upgrades, with traffic detoured to South A Street Bridge.

Attorney General Dan Rayfield leads a coalition suing HHS over threats to cut funds for gender-affirming care for transgender adolescents, claiming the action is both unlawful and intimidating.

Portland faces a gusty Christmas Eve with a Wind Advisory in effect until 4 PM. South winds of 10 to 25 mph, gusting up to 50 mph, may cause disruptions and power outages.

Deputies in Multnomah County apprehended fugitive Matthew Cash after a routine stop turned into a chase, discovering weapons and drugs.

Two individuals were arrested at an ICE facility protest in Portland; one for harassment, the other for assaulting an officer. PPB emphasizes its role in public safety, not immigration enforcement.

Hillsboro awards $200,000 to 12 social service agencies, focusing on mental health, housing, and early education, with future grants planned for 2026-27.

Portland Police confirmed Anthony M. Boyd, 63, as the victim of a fatal hit-and-run, citing blunt force trauma as the cause of death. They urge witnesses with information to come forward.

Flood warnings issued for Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington amid heavy rainfall, with the Sandy River near Bull Run expected to approach record levels, triggering bank erosion and landslide risks.