A climber was found dead after an estimated 300‑foot fall near Devil's Kitchen on Mount Hood; Portland Mountain Rescue and AMR assisted with the recovery.

Beaverton approved staff training to document federal immigration activity and is now weighing a policy to verify agents’ identities and request state probes.

The Portland Police monitored peaceful protests near the ICE building, requiring no arrests and stressing their non-engagement in immigration enforcement.

An SUV plowed into an East Burnside home on Saturday, displacing a family and forcing them into temporary lodging while repairs and a DUII probe continue.

Mary G. Rust was arrested by Portland police for the hit-and-run murder of Anthony Boyd. She faces several charges, including second-degree murder. The incident resulted in Boyd's death by blunt force trauma.

The PPB monitored a protest in South Portland near an ICE facility, leading to four arrests for disruptions and charges including Criminal Mischief and Attempted Assault on a Peace Officer. No crowd control munitions were used.

Portland released a study questioning the viability of operating two Broadway theaters, with mixed recommendations on renovating Keller Auditorium and building a new venue at PSU.

Portland forecasts a cold week with widespread frost and temperatures below seasonal averages. Frosty nights and partly sunny afternoons with highs near 45°F are expected. Rain chances increase midweek, with possible showers into the weekend.

Portland Street Response adjusts hours for a training session, operating 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. from Jan 30 to Feb 9, 2026, before resuming normal hours.

Portland's Mayor and Council President react to a fatal incident involving federal agents in Minneapolis, criticizing federal tactics and urging peaceful advocacy for change.

Damani Jazz Anderson pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting five girls and young women, with his sentencing set for January 2026. His attacks began in 2023 and involved kidnapping and rape.

The National Weather Service in Portland issued a cold weather advisory for Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington, warning of low temperatures and wind chills as low as 15-25°F.

Venezuelan woman Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras pled guilty to illegal U.S. entry after a Border Patrol shooting in Portland; received probation and faces eventual deportation.