Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield won a court order stopping federal fines over SNAP operations, protecting food assistance amid legal clashes with the Trump administration.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington due to an incoming atmospheric river. Heavy rainfall may cause river flooding and landslides.

Clackamas County distributes signs to retailers warning against shoplifting, backed by the DA's office's commitment to prosecute theft offenses, aiming to deter retail theft and maintain community safety.

A landslide on OR 229 near Siletz, Oregon, has prompted evacuations and road closure, with officials unsure when it will reopen due to ongoing instability and debris risks.

Search for missing climber Matthew Aldridge on Mt. Hood is paused due to bad weather and difficult conditions. Efforts shifted from rescue to recovery as authorities presume him deceased.

Santi Ram Rai, 33, was killed in a shooting at a SE Portland convenience store; no suspects have been arrested.

Askew One's "7 Pillars" mural brings color and hope to downtown Portland, transforming a former crisis epicenter into a symbol of revitalization and community resilience.

An 80-year-old pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle in Portland; the driver cooperated and showed no impairment. This marks the city's 43rd traffic death in 2025.

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office released a Safety-First Gift Guide for the holidays, promoting practical items like personal alarms and safety kits.

Early Sunday, a car crashed into a Seaside home, leading to the driver's arrest and a search for missing passenger Andrew Sargent, aged 49. Despite thorough efforts including a drone, Sargent remains unfound; the homeowner was unharmed but displaced.

Three suspects were arrested for a targeted home invasion and shooting in Keizer, Oregon, that injured Landon Ostrom; they face charges including attempted murder.

Oregon has sent a swift water rescue team to help with flooding in Washington, marking the first such deployment under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.

The Oregon Department of Human Services offers online training to distinguish child abuse from cultural parenting differences, emphasizing a culturally sensitive approach to child safety.