Multiple cougar sightings at Minto-Brown Island Park in Salem have prompted officials to issue safety warnings and encourage caution during dusk and dawn.

A parent's hunting rifle accidentally discharged at Centennial Grade School during drop-off, but no injuries occurred. Two charges were issued against the parent.

A fire in Sunset Hills left ten people homeless, with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation as community and regional fire departments responded to the incident.

Portland's weather forecast predicts a series of rainy days, with continuous showers, a 100% chance of rain today, likely showers tonight, and ongoing rain on Sunday, followed by brief sunny weather on Monday.

The Oregon DEQ fined Zenith Energy $372,600 for operating without air quality permit authorization and paused its permit process, demanding a compliance statement by February 4, 2025.

A teenager was shot in Portland; a female suspect was arrested after a standoff with police, including tactical teams. The teen's wounds are non-life-threatening.

Clark County's Canvassing Board is set to certify the results of recent machine recounts for legislative and council races on Dec. 12th, 2024, following November's elections.

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife warns that holiday decorations can entangle deer, urging residents to clean up and modify yard items to prevent wildlife distress.

A plane suffered engine failure and made an emergency landing on a gravel road in Clackamas County. The occupants were uninjured and rescued by a National Guard helicopter.

An elderly man, Hong Huynh, was killed in a collision in Southeast Portland, with the driver April M. Oneal cited for careless driving. The incident adds to Portland's pedestrian fatalities.

Lizzie Keenan has been appointed executive director for Clackamas County Tourism & Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory, bringing her 20 years of sector experience to the role.

Gresham Police renew their call for information on a hit-and-run from New Year's Eve 2023 that severely injured a motorcyclist, with new evidence and doorbell video showing the suspect.

The Gresham Police Officers' Association has launched their annual "Fill the Cruiser" toy drive, collecting donated toys for children and encouraging community participation.