Portland is dealing with a $27 million budget shortfall and has detected trace amounts of Cryptosporidium in its water supply. Filtration plans are expected to be implemented by 2027, with no immediate health precautions deemed necessary.

Medford's Downtown Wayfinding Project is nearing completion, designed to enhance accessibility for residents and visitors with new signage throughout the city.

Portland allocates an additional $10.3 million to provide 10,000 more heat pump cooling units by 2026, as part of its Cooling Portland program to combat extreme heat.

Multnomah County's emergency rent assistance programs are crucial in preventing homelessness and are under review for efficacy and sustainability, given their success and the ongoing challenges of funding and staffing.

The Yaquina Bay Lighthouse in Oregon is set for exterior restoration in 2025, budgeted at $1.6 million, with touches like a new roof and paint. While closed from January to June, the park will remain open.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office arrested individuals involved in high-speed chases and DUI-related incidents, emphasizing the dangers of reckless driving.

A semi-truck carrying almonds and cashews caught fire on I-5 in Portland, leading to southbound lane closures and complex firefighting efforts due to the lack of hydrants.

A Vancouver family sent a portion of their deceased son's ashes into space as a tribute, using a service that integrates the ashes into a satellite for a celestial memorial.

A late-night crash involving a black SUV hitting a power pole caused power outages and road closures in Hillsboro, affecting about 900 customers and local road traffic.

Curb ramp improvements in east Multnomah County may cause traffic delays through January. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays with flaggers assisting traffic. The initiative is part of an ADA Transition Plan and funded by the county.

Portland police arrested Natasha V. Molett, 37, on several charges, including attempted murder, connected to a shooting; a handgun was seized during the investigation.

Multiple cougar sightings at Minto-Brown Island Park in Salem have prompted officials to issue safety warnings and encourage caution during dusk and dawn.

A parent's hunting rifle accidentally discharged at Centennial Grade School during drop-off, but no injuries occurred. Two charges were issued against the parent.