Portland has issued an advisory for increased bacteria in the Willamette River due to a CSO event after heavy rain. Residents are advised to avoid the river.

Portland's NW Cornell and part of NW Thompson roads are closed due to landslides from heavy rain, with the duration of closures uncertain as PBOT assesses safety.

Oregon's DEQ approves the Circular Action Alliance's plan to modernize recycling, effective July 1, 2025, enhancing waste reduction and recycling efforts.

North Bend is holding a City Council Work Session and Meeting on February 24-25, focusing on strategic planning. The events will be live-streamed, and the council will honor a local employee and discuss city budgets.

NWS in Portland has issued a wind advisory and flood watch due to expected high winds and excessive rainfall, with potential for fallen limbs, power outages, and flooding.

Joseph Taylor Letts was sentenced to 20 months for a 2020 vehicle theft, after a series of trial delays and an unrelated arrest. A deputy's photo helped identify him.

Michael Panarites was convicted on multiple counts, including attempted murder and sexual assault, by a Multnomah County jury and faces at least 25 years in prison.

Medford is facing traffic disruptions from February 24th to early March due to infrastructure repairs, affecting movement around the city with lane and road closures.

Facing a $104 million budget shortfall, Multnomah County's homeless services risk significant cutbacks that could escalate homelessness. Chair Jessica Vega Pederson seeks emergency funding from state and regional partners to maintain services.

A suspect was arrested for the murder of Judy Hurley, whose body was found in a suitcase on Sauvie Island. Michael Moody faces charges of murder and corpse abuse.

The Oregon DOJ is investigating possible illegal voting by noncitizens, due to DMV registration errors. Attorney General Rayfield emphasizes the rarity and commits to maintaining election integrity.

Joseph Chastain was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for attacking Matt Griffin with a hatchet after a road rage incident in Portland. Griffin sustained a severe knee injury but was aided by police and neighbors.

Police responded to a man climbing the Hawthorne Bridge, leading to a shutdown and eventual arrest. The standoff lasted overnight before he safely descended.