A Salem man, Luis Pantoja-Guzman, is in custody for kidnapping and additional charges after a woman reported being held at gunpoint; evidence including a firearm was found supporting her claims.

A suspected drunk driver, Karlie Dolan, was arrested after a fatal crash in Salem that killed a passenger, with Dolan's BAC three times the legal limit.

One person was found dead and a suspect was arrested following a disturbance in Hillsboro on Saturday afternoon. Police are investigating and seeking information from the public.

One man is dead and another injured after a shooting in downtown Portland; police are investigating and seeking community help.

An off-duty firefighter aided at a rollover crash in a Portland mall parking lot, helping the occupant with minor injuries before on-duty responders arrived. The incident highlighted the importance of readiness and safety during holiday traffic.

A 19-year-old faces charges for unprovoked assaults on Portland's TriMet system, with two incidents recorded and an additional case from August. Sincere William Alexander Hunter was arrested and arraigned, with bail set at $5,000 per case.

HHS declared a Public Health Emergency in Washington state due to severe weather, providing support and waiving certain HIPAA sanctions to aid response efforts.

A fire at the Reformation Covenant Church in Oregon City on Christmas required a complex firefighting effort due to its unique structure, with no injuries reported and the cause under investigation.

A house on SW Roy Rogers Road experienced a two-alarm fire, with firefighters battling the blaze, residents evacuating safely, and traffic diverted. The cause is under investigation.

Missing Portland resident Lauren Deering has been found safe and reunited with her family. The police thanked the community for their aid in the search.

A homicide on Old Lewis River Rd involved Ricky Miller allegedly confessing to killing Dennis Schmitt, with the body found hidden in a barrel on Miller's property. Miller faces charges, as the community and authorities seek further information.

Two individuals were hospitalized after separate stabbings in Northeast Portland on Christmas Eve; no arrests have been made, and the connection between incidents is unclear.

Bruno, a German Shepherd stranded in Oregon floodwaters, was rescued and his owner, Fidencio Cruz Hernandez, was charged with animal neglect. The incident underscores the need for pet-inclusive emergency plans.