The Oregon Health Authority reported two children in the Portland area died from the flu in late December, highlighting concerns about declining vaccination rates.

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office has arrested Carlos Herrera-Medrano as a second suspect in a December 20 shooting, with charges of attempted murder and assault.

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office is seeking help to find missing 37-year-old Erin Nicole Thornton with severe medical conditions, last contacted on December 29, 2024.

A 15-year-old boy in Northeast Portland was arrested with a loaded rifle; he was in breach of probation and now faces firearm possession charges. No injuries were reported.

A man was fatally shot in a Northeast Portland hotel parking lot, the third deadly shooting at this hotel in a month. Police are investigating, but no suspects are in custody.

Wilsonville police are investigating a shooting near an apartment complex; a woman was hospitalized. Suspect Brandon Arroyo was arrested, facing charges including attempted murder.

A Salem teenager was arrested in Northeast Portland for carrying a loaded semiautomatic rifle, leading to charges including unlawful firearm possession.

A Hillsboro home fire caused by a charging battery has prompted fire officials to remind the public about following safety guidelines for battery charging.

Salem police are investigating a hit-and-run that killed Steven Craig Bishop. They seek a white vehicle, possibly a Jeep Grand Cherokee, from surveillance footage.

Eight people in Multnomah County might have their convictions reassessed under a new Oregon law, SB 819, enabling the review of cases for individuals showing rehabilitation.

Two men died during a Sasquatch hunt in the Pacific Northwest after being reported overdue on Christmas Day; exposure and weather were cited as causes.

One person died and two suffered minor injuries in an early Monday crash on Highway 99 in Tigard, which temporarily closed the road. It reopened ahead of schedule.

An 86-year-old man was stabbed in a Fred Meyer parking lot in Portland, suspect Jesus Ascencio-Molina was arrested. The attack seemed unprovoked and occurred as the man loaded groceries. The victim is recovering.