Emergency crews responded to a train crash near SE 12th and SE Clinton in southeast Portland at about 11:20 a.m.; few details have been released and the story is developing.

An Uber driver says federal agents boxed in her car after a Union Station pickup; dash-cam clips show officers trying to open doors and handcuff a passenger.

The City of Portland released a Discussion Draft that would loosen Central City zoning to spur housing, add FAR bonuses for family units, and expand food‑cart and rooftop rules.

Columbia River Fire & Rescue tackled a house fire in Ridgeway Loop, damaging a residence, vehicle, and a community-famous taxi cab. No injuries were reported, and mutual aid was acknowledged. Fire cause is under investigation.

Washington County offers no-turn away shelters during severe winter, with 24-hour access, hot meals, and pet accommodations, prioritizing at-risk groups.

A Guatemalan living illegally in the U.S. was sentenced to 41 months for laundering drug money through her business. Her stores wired $4.2 million to Mexico, and she will forfeit property involved in the scheme.

Multnomah County Sheriff's Office reported a decrease in jail bookings for December 2025, with 1,644 compared to 1,726 in November, and an average jail stay of 19.61 days.

An external review of 10 police-involved shootings in Portland recommends improvements in accountability, training, and tactics. Public discussion of the findings is encouraged.

Portland’s first Chick‑fil‑A in more than 20 years opened near Mall 205, offering dine‑in, carryout, curbside pickup and an indoor play area.

A Portland woman was arrested and indicted on murder and weapon charges after a December hit‑and‑run killed a 63‑year‑old man in the Sumner neighborhood.

A Portland mother, Mary Jo Jacobo, was sentenced to 7 years, 10 months after pleading guilty in her 2‑year‑old daughter’s death and a later armed carjacking.

Claire Hall, a longtime Lincoln County commissioner, died Jan. 4; friends say stress from a contentious recall contributed to her death. The vacancy pauses a historic recall.

Salem's Damascus Kitchen is expanding to downtown Dallas with a takeout food truck. Owners say the truck will serve the same chicken and lamb shawarma wraps that made the Salem counter a hit.