Portland Fire & Rescue's Station 20, serving since 1959, has been retrofitted for earthquakes and protects areas like Sellwood and Eastmoreland. Its design reflects community ties, and it promotes local emergency awareness via social media.

Cryptosporidium was found in Portland's water supply from Bull Run Watershed. While not an immediate health risk, immunocompromised individuals are advised to consult healthcare professionals. A new filtration system is expected by 2027.

The Prineville DMV in Oregon is closed due to staffing issues; alternative services are available online and nearby.

Gov. Kotek has appointed a seven-member advisory committee to shape where and how data centers expand in Oregon — balancing jobs, grid capacity and natural resources.

Residents in Portland protest against ICE activities and Trump administration, expressing concerns for civil liberties, drawing parallels to civil rights issues on MLK Day, and resulting in some arrests during a sit-in at an ICE facility.

Portland Fire & Rescue is highlighting their firehouses and firefighters on social media, showcasing their daily duties, recent responses to emergencies, and the maintenance work behind their operations.

Dozens living in Portland’s tiny-home Safe Rest Villages say they’ve been told to leave under a 120-day engagement rule, even as some residents say they’ve been meeting with caseworkers.

Larry Hurwitz, once a prominent Portland promoter, was booked in Clackamas County on suspicion of assault and a parole hold. The arrest revives questions tied to the 1990 Starry Night murder case.

Two Portland officers were shot following a weapons threat report; the suspect fled and remains at large despite a manhunt involving specialized police units.

Court papers say New Year's Eve gunfire in Scappoose led police to a Jan. 14 search that uncovered dead and neglected tortoises; two adults were arrested.

Portland's weather forecast promises cold, mostly sunny days with temperatures around 50 degrees, frosty mornings, and east northeast winds. Rain and snow may arrive by the weekend.

A large police response closed streets near NE 17th and NE Clackamas Monday night after a reported weapon threat.

Woody, a six-year-old Portland dog, recovered after DoveLewis removed a skull tumor; vets say multi-hour surgery and close follow-up made the outcome possible.