Fallen tree and power line on Sauvie Island's N.W. Reeder Road prompted an emergency closure, with PGE responding to clear the hazard. The road later reopened, showcasing coordination between utilities and agencies.

City Councilor Mitch Green leads a push for an oversight hearing on $21 million undisclosed to Portland City Council, coinciding with a budget deficit.

The Portland Police Bureau announces command staff changes, with new Assistant Chiefs for Operations and Investigations, while Assistant Chief McMillan moves to head the Services Branch.

An Oregon woman was sentenced to 78 months in prison for embezzling over $250,000 and tax evasion, with a five-year supervised release and $310,106 in restitution ordered.

I-5 in Portland will have night lane closures for maintenance and bridge inspections, affecting the Banfield Interchange and Morrison Bridge areas. ODOT urges drivers to be cautious.

Brandon Drew Falsetto, 29, was convicted for luring a minor and private indecency, prosecuted by Deputy DA Rayney Meisel. He'll be sentenced on February 4, 2026.

Oregon launches a rebate program for zero-emission trucks, offering $2,500 to $120,000 to support the transition from diesel to electric vehicles for businesses, nonprofits, and government fleets.

Portland faces multiple weather alerts, including a wind advisory with gusts up to 45 mph and flood warnings for rivers, with potential for downed limbs, power outages, and flooding.

Oregon Deputy Jacob Ausmus received the Distinguished Service Award for life-saving actions during an incident where a child was severely injured by a lawnmower.

Kellie Fuller, a 58-year-old reported missing, has been found safe by Beaverton Police. She was unharmed and underwent a medical evaluation. Details on her disappearance have not been disclosed.

The Portland SSCC reported aiding the homeless, offering 54 shelter referrals with 24 acceptances and 8 actual stays. They assessed 664 campsites and handled trash, while addressing health and safety risks at others.

Portland's City Economist released the General Fund Forecast for the fiscal year 2026-27, starting the budget process.

Attorney General Rayfield is suing the Trump Administration with other states to release frozen federal funds for EV infrastructure, asserting the delay harms jobs and state economies.