A father and son were airlifted after being stranded while boogie boarding near Indian Beach; the third rescue in a week. Rescuers urge beach hazard awareness.

Washington County activated severe weather shelters due to cold, providing over 400 beds for various groups and outlining media visit protocols. Shelters are open 24/7, accepting all, including pets.

Salem police arrested Sergio Aguilar after a fatal hit-and-run where an intoxicated driver allegedly struck and dragged a man, Brian Coulson, who later died.

The family of a student pilot who died in a crash near Newberg in 2023 is suing for $27 million, alleging wrongful death due to negligence by flight schools and Alaska Airlines.

Rescuers found climber Brendan Davis near Mount Hood's Paradise Park Trailhead after hours of searching in difficult conditions.

A 64-year-old woman, Robin L. Wilkinson, died in an apartment fire in the Aloha community of Oregon. Authorities and emergency services responded, and the cause is under investigation.

A fire in an Aloha apartment building left one dead and displaced five families; firefighters responded but couldn't save one resident. Cause is under investigation.

PBOT announces plans to install a new sidewalk on NE Shaver Street, including ADA ramps, street trees, and lighting, with a community meeting scheduled for updates.

A Columbia County woman was sentenced to 37 months in prison for wire fraud and illegal animal drug dispensing. She falsely sold sick animals and mislabeled drugs without veterinary approval.

The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for Portland, warning of frostbite and hypothermia risks due to low temperatures and strong easterly winds.

A man from Klamath Falls was sentenced to life for kidnapping and sexually assaulting two women, leading to his conviction for a July 2023 crime spree.

Climber Brendan Davis from Spokane was found safe on Mt. Hood by rescue teams after going missing in a whiteout.

Portland's Sunday Parkways events thrive due to dedicated volunteers, with 242 individuals contributing 1,470 hours in 2024, as reported by Portland.gov.