Portland Fire & Rescue's Station 19 celebrates 100 years of community service, highlighting its bond with neighborhoods like Mount Tabor and Montavilla, and engaging in local traditions like the soapbox derby.

Portland Fire & Rescue celebrated the service of Station 18 since 1951. The station, with versatile emergency response units, covers southwest Portland communities and works with neighboring districts.

Portland's Rose City Self-Defense and Safe Blocks Program, with Midland Library, offer a self-defense workshop for ages 11+ on Jan 21, focusing on safety skills.

Station 17 of Portland Fire & Rescue specializes in marine response, protecting a waterfront area with the largest collection of floating homes in the U.S., using specialized boats and fostering community through events and a rose garden.

At the Northwest Ag Show, Oregon farm leaders warned that rising costs, new rules and labor shortages are pushing many family farms toward selling or diversification.

Organizers are weighing merging the Grand Floral and Starlight parades for 2026 as leaders scramble to close budget gaps and rework logistics.

Portland encourages student participation in Winter Walk+Roll to School Day for health and sustainability, offering incentives for braving the cold and promoting the Safe Routes to School initiative.

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office celebrates 29 graduates from its partnership with Aramark's IN2WORK program, aimed at reducing recidivism by providing skills for reentry into society.

Portland's SSCC continues to assist the homeless by removing hazardous camps and providing shelter, with 46 shelter referrals offered, 22 accepted, and 113 high-risk camps removed recently.

Oregon's winter increases fire incidents, prompting State Fire Marshal to stress the importance of heating safety after 10 fires and a related fatality.

The Bellevue Police Department's Community Academy is a nine-week course offering residents insight into law enforcement operations. Registration for the 2026 session is now open.

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office reported a 6% rise in seized firearms during calls in 2025, with 415 guns collected. They highlighted each seizure as a potential danger averted.

Portland's Fire Station 11, blending history with modern demands, serves multiple neighborhoods since the 1920s, undergoing upgrades to handle increased service needs.