Portland approves funding for the Clean Industry Community Program, aimed at cutting emissions and waste, while PSU's Institute for Sustainable Solutions partners to support clean tech and job growth.

The NWS forecasts a week of rain and cold for Portland, with a high chance of precipitation through Christmas and beyond, accompanied by chilly temperatures and intermittent winds.

The Portland Police Bureau led a major operation in East Portland to target drug and crime hotspots, resulting in numerous arrests and seizures of drugs, guns, and stolen vehicles.

The article discusses Snohomish County's preparation for its annual Point-in-Time Homeless Count to assess local homelessness.

Highway 131 in Oregon is shut due to emergency repairs after severe erosion, with ODOT aiming to reopen a lane for flag traffic by early January 2025.

PBOT is progressing in winter to complete Phase 1 of the NE 46th Ave. & Bryant St. LID, including a reinforced concrete upgrade at NE Columbia Boulevard and anticipating a new traffic signal, sidewalk, street trees, and lighting.

The OEM is inviting public input on its strategic and diversity plans via a town hall on February 11, 2025, emphasizing inclusive emergency management in Oregon.

Gresham Police seek witnesses for a fatal hit-and-run incident on December 7, where 50-year-old Ryan Winchester was killed.

A person was detained following a non-fatal shooting at Clackamas Town Center's parking lot; authorities are investigating and seek public assistance.

Portland faces a week of persistent rain and potential thunderstorms, as per the National Weather Service forecast, making for a wet lead-up to Christmas.

The City of Eugene announced holiday closures for city services, including early closures and some facilities remaining open like the airport, while emergency services operate as usual.

The Oregon DFR warns of an upcoming EFD system outage from January 1-5, urging filers to complete submissions by December 31, 2024, to avoid non-compliance.

The City of Salem received a $546,530 grant for the Minto Island Conservation Area to help improve its ecology and support the West Forest Restoration Project.