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.

A 65-year-old pedestrian, James J. Hatton, was killed in North Portland, and police urge witnesses of the December 5 crash to provide information to aid the investigation.

Portland Police are seeking public assistance in a hit-and-run that killed Brian G. Stone, asking for video footage from Southeast 122nd Avenue to help find a light-colored 90s Subaru wagon.

An individual in custody at Multnomah County Inverness Jail died, triggering an MCSO-led investigation, with the East County Major Crimes Team involved. The cause of death is pending a Medical Examiner's inquiry.

An adult died in custody at Multnomah County Inverness Jail; an investigation by the East County Major Crimes Team is underway. Details are currently limited.

A Hyundai Elantra crashed into a parked car in Tigard; the occupants fled, but with K9 Griff's help, all were caught, including driver Josa Zozaya, now facing multiple charges.

A Multnomah County Sheriff's Deputy recovered stolen Christmas presents from multiple homes in the Gresham area, leading to the charging of a 44-year-old woman for the theft.