Oregon DEQ awards $11.5 million in grants for diesel emissions reduction and infrastructure upgrades, supporting the transition to cleaner transportation.

The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a closed executive session and a public business meeting on November 19, focusing on key acquisitions, legal issues, ATV Committee appointments, and rule changes for financial sustainability.

Clackamas County Commissioners to interview candidates for Oregon House District 51 on Nov. 17, with public input requested by 7 a.m. that day. Three GOP nominees are up for the seat, with the virtual meeting open for public viewing.

Multnomah County previews a new shelter for homeless veterans battling substance abuse, offering support and resources toward stable housing and health care. The shelter is a collaborative effort backed by public and private funds.

The Portland Police Bureau monitored a protest at South Waterfront without making arrests, maintaining public safety and communication between officers and protesters.

Three men were arrested by Washington County detectives for a foiled murder-for-hire plot, with guns and cash seized. Charges include conspiracy to commit murder.

Portland Police revealed Thomas W. Houff, 58, as the scooter rider killed in a crash with an Amtrak train. The PPB is investigating the incident, marking the city's 36th traffic death in 2025.

Jerone Enrico Cuie was found guilty of smuggling a loaded firearm into Washington County Jail after a traffic stop led to his arrest for a probation violation.

Desha Levann Madkins was convicted of mail theft and related charges, receiving a 45-month prison sentence after a traffic stop revealed stolen items and burglary tools.

Norberto Nestor Muniz Jr. was convicted for the second time of murdering Amy Low in Beaverton in 2018, and for abusing her corpse, following a retrial after his initial 2022 conviction was overturned.

Oregon's AG Rayfield secured a court order blocking the federal deployment of the Oregon National Guard, emphasizing state autonomy and legal prerequisites for federal action.

The NWS forecasts partly sunny weather with a slight chance of rain in Portland, Oregon, with highs in the low 60s and calm winds. Rain chances increase over the week with wet conditions expected midweek onward.

Oregon Governor Kotek directs $1M in emergency aid to support tribal communities during a federal shutdown and allocates additional funds to combat state hunger.