Multnomah County law enforcement ensures safety at local holiday events, with TriMet Transit Police and deputies overseeing festivities like the Portland Tree Lighting Ceremony.

A former shelter guest became a staff member and group leader at the same shelter, aiding others after overcoming her own struggles with alcoholism and domestic violence.

The Delta Park Shelter, a converted motel in North Portland, offers wraparound services to the homeless, aiding in their transition to permanent housing.

Union Gospel Mission of Portland served 450 Thanksgiving meals to the homeless and those in need, continuing its tradition of providing sustenance and community since 1927.

MCSO advises residents on safety during Thanksgiving, highlighting a decrease in emergency calls from the previous year and the importance of preventing theft, fire safety, responsible driving, and planning for emergencies.

Oregon's Child Welfare system released a quarterly report for greater transparency, showing improvements in child placements and meeting federal standards, but recognizing further work is needed.

Portland's garbage collection will continue during Thanksgiving week without changes, and residents are reminded to set out bins by 6 a.m. The city thanks sanitation workers and residents for their commitment to sustainability.

A Portland veteran living in a car with his pig and dog received aid from a community program, which found a new home for the pig and facilitated the veteran's move to Chicago.

PPB monitored a protest near ICE in South Portland, making no arrests, and reiterated their commitment to public safety over direct immigration enforcement.

Portland officials offer safety tips for Thanksgiving, including sober travel, careful turkey frying, proper grease disposal, and using smoke alarms to prevent potential holiday disasters.

The Oregon Department of Agriculture highlights the importance of vigilance and biosecurity preparedness for US livestock producers to prevent Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreaks.

Cryptosporidium was detected in Portland's Bull Run Watershed, but current levels do not necessitate precautions for most people, though those with weak immune systems should consult healthcare providers.

Tonight's final Community Design Advisory Group meeting for the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge Project in Portland will celebrate community efforts in disaster planning, focusing on the bridge's design, including lighting concepts.