Portland's Thanksgiving forecast predicts heavy rain, with 100% overnight chance, 80% during the day, and gusty winds. Rain expected into the weekend.

Oregon's Child Welfare system released a quarterly report for greater transparency, showing improvements in child placements and meeting federal standards, but recognizing further work is needed.

Portland's garbage collection will continue during Thanksgiving week without changes, and residents are reminded to set out bins by 6 a.m. The city thanks sanitation workers and residents for their commitment to sustainability.

A Portland veteran living in a car with his pig and dog received aid from a community program, which found a new home for the pig and facilitated the veteran's move to Chicago.

West Portland Park is slated for change with the start of construction on Jamii Court, a 96-unit affordable housing project backed by the Community Partners for Affordable Housing and the Metro Housing Bond.

ODHS in Oregon urges SNAP and TANF beneficiaries to protect their benefits from theft, outlining steps like using ebtEDGE for transactions and promoting PIN changes and card freezing.

A pedestrian died after a collision on César E. Chávez Boulevard in Southeast Portland. The driver is cooperating with the ongoing police investigation.

The National Weather Service forecasts a wet week for Portland with high chances of rain and humidity; Thanksgiving is expected to be particularly damp.

Oregon coalition "No Tax Oregon" collected 150,000 signatures to challenge a transportation funding law, surpassing the required 78,000 for ballot consideration, with a focus on the proposed 2026 tax hikes for ODOT's funding deficit.

PPB monitored a protest near ICE in South Portland, making no arrests, and reiterated their commitment to public safety over direct immigration enforcement.

Oregon legal officials criticize DHS tactics, highlighting excessive force allegations and threatening prosecution for any unlawful actions by federal agents. They stress the need for lawful conduct and cooperation.

Oregon's AG Dan Rayfield is suing HUD over a policy change that could result in significant funding cuts for homeless support programs, risking increased homelessness.

Man accused of operating a stolen van crashes into several cars on I-5 in North Portland; Ryan Anthony Salt arrested with charges including vehicle theft and firearm possession.