A Portland Police officer, Jimmy Pryce, was arrested on charges of Strangulation, Assault, and Harassment after an off-duty incident. The PPB is conducting an internal investigation.

Oregon appeals court ruling leads to 20 drug-endangered child cases being dismissed, raising concerns about the ability to prosecute cases of children exposed to drugs by caregivers.

Portland Parks & Recreation opens reservations for 2026 weddings in parks and gardens, with in-person bookings starting January 5 and other methods available the following day.

Pedestrian Jerry Bonar, 72, died in a hit-and-run on SW Minter Bridge Road, Hillsboro; police seek information.

A Volvo station wagon crashed into a tree on West Burnside Street in Portland, leading to the death of Dillon J. Walker and marking the city's 40th traffic fatality in 2025.

A shooting at a Gresham ARCO gas station left one dead; the East County Major Crimes Team is investigating, with no details on the victim or suspects released. Authorities seek information.

Severe weather in Oregon and Washington leads to flood watch and wind advisory, with expectations of urban flooding, landslides, and rising river levels.

An investigation is underway after a Clackamas County officer-involved shooting near Wilsonville, following a domestic disturbance call involving a vehicle and an ax-wielding suspect.

Striking APPs in Portland saw progress as Legacy management agreed to mediation. Community and political support was evident during a rally, and negotiations are set while the strike continues.

The NWS has issued a flood watch and warning for Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington due to heavy rains, with risks of river flooding and landslides.

A pedestrian died in a car crash in North Portland, contributing to the city's 41st traffic fatality in 2025. Police are investigating the two-vehicle incident.

Deputies in Wilsonville shot a person who charged at them with an ax; the individual is in critical condition and deputies are on leave during the investigation.

Hillsboro's Cultural Arts District offers a space for creative healing through art and activities, promoting wellness and community in the downtown area.