Portland baristas have joined a nationwide strike against Starbucks, demanding better contract terms and citing unfair labor practices during the holiday season.

A joint investigation led to arrests after burglaries at NW Self Storage and Stafford Beverage in West Linn and Wilsonville, with stolen goods recovered in a multi-state operation.

An invasive koi was removed from Oregon's McKenzie River following an alert, highlighting the dangers such non-native species pose to local ecosystems.

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office arrested 18-year-old Pedro Cornejo-Morales for a shooting at Clackamas Town Center, where a 15-year-old was injured.

A significant fire at a cannabis warehouse in Northeast Portland was extinguished by Portland Fire & Rescue without any reported injuries. The cause is under investigation.

Portland approves funding for the Clean Industry Community Program, aimed at cutting emissions and waste, while PSU's Institute for Sustainable Solutions partners to support clean tech and job growth.

The NWS forecasts a week of rain and cold for Portland, with a high chance of precipitation through Christmas and beyond, accompanied by chilly temperatures and intermittent winds.

The Portland Police Bureau led a major operation in East Portland to target drug and crime hotspots, resulting in numerous arrests and seizures of drugs, guns, and stolen vehicles.

Highway 131 in Oregon is shut due to emergency repairs after severe erosion, with ODOT aiming to reopen a lane for flag traffic by early January 2025.

PBOT is progressing in winter to complete Phase 1 of the NE 46th Ave. & Bryant St. LID, including a reinforced concrete upgrade at NE Columbia Boulevard and anticipating a new traffic signal, sidewalk, street trees, and lighting.

Oregon City is preparing for the annual Homeless Persons’ Memorial candlelight vigil on December 21 to honor 36 community members who died in homelessness in 2024.

The upcoming weather in Portland is a mix of rain, partly sunny skies, and cloudy conditions with temperatures in the low 50s and occasional gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service.

The Oregon Department of Agriculture promotes a tax exemption program for food processors to help reduce costs and encourage expansion, with a deadline for applications in early 2025.