Fire crews contained a late‑night roof blaze at a North Portland Kingdom Hall to a small section of the roof. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.

A 33-year-old man was shot multiple times through his front door in Portland, Mitchells Plain. Police opened an attempted-murder docket and no arrests have been made.

The Army Corps has launched an EIS for a $1.5B plan to bury a high‑voltage cable under the Columbia River; virtual scoping meetings are set next week. Tribes and shipping interests are raising alarms.

Portland Fire & Rescue's Station 19 celebrates 100 years of community service, highlighting its bond with neighborhoods like Mount Tabor and Montavilla, and engaging in local traditions like the soapbox derby.

A fire at a Portland Red Robin caused by a homeless encampment's warming fire was swiftly contained by firefighters, preventing major damage and injuries.

Portland Fire & Rescue celebrated the service of Station 18 since 1951. The station, with versatile emergency response units, covers southwest Portland communities and works with neighboring districts.

Portland's Rose City Self-Defense and Safe Blocks Program, with Midland Library, offer a self-defense workshop for ages 11+ on Jan 21, focusing on safety skills.

Station 17 of Portland Fire & Rescue specializes in marine response, protecting a waterfront area with the largest collection of floating homes in the U.S., using specialized boats and fostering community through events and a rose garden.

The Yamhill County Sheriff's Office announced the closure of its offices for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, ensuring that law enforcement would still be on duty.

An early-morning fight on West Burnside left one man shot and a suspect at large, police say.

A community confrontation in Woodburn escalated after ICE agents locked a key fob in a car; video and witnesses say residents pressured tow drivers and chased ICE vehicles out of town. The city has declared a local emergency amid ongoing enforcement activity.

Missing autistic teen Nathaniel Laurence was safely located by Portland Police Bureau after his disappearance from Rowe Middle School in Clackamas County.

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office shared details about its Laundry Facility, which processes up to 5,000 lbs of laundry daily and provides skill-building work for inmates.