Republican Leader Lucetta Elmer criticized Oregon's SNAP funding for lack of accountability and called for a balance between compassion and responsible government spending.

Three men were arrested by Washington County detectives for a foiled murder-for-hire plot, with guns and cash seized. Charges include conspiracy to commit murder.

Portland Police revealed Thomas W. Houff, 58, as the scooter rider killed in a crash with an Amtrak train. The PPB is investigating the incident, marking the city's 36th traffic death in 2025.

Oregon invests over $100 million to develop and preserve 261 affordable rental homes, as part of efforts to address the housing crisis, including both new and existing projects.

The National Weather Service provides a weather update for Portland on Veterans Day, forecasting an overcast sky with a high near 57 degrees and a chance of rain in the evening and following days.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek opposes the Trump Administration's attempt to recollect SNAP funds, arguing that the state acted lawfully in distributing them.

A U.S. District Court Judge ruled against federalized National Guard deployment in Oregon, backing local law enforcement's adequacy in a decision praised by Senate Majority Leader Kayse Jama.

Eyasu Bedasso was arrested for a crash in Gresham that killed two, after investigation showed he was driving over 80mph in a 35mph zone.

Jerone Enrico Cuie was found guilty of smuggling a loaded firearm into Washington County Jail after a traffic stop led to his arrest for a probation violation.

Desha Levann Madkins was convicted of mail theft and related charges, receiving a 45-month prison sentence after a traffic stop revealed stolen items and burglary tools.

Washington County Public Health is advising parents to ensure their children's vaccinations are up to date before the adjusted School Exclusion Day on February 25, 2026, to prevent them from being sent home.

Oregon lawmakers led by Senator Deb Patterson request the state's Public Utility Commission to halt utility disconnections for families affected by the federal shutdown.

Norberto Nestor Muniz Jr. was convicted for the second time of murdering Amy Low in Beaverton in 2018, and for abusing her corpse, following a retrial after his initial 2022 conviction was overturned.