An invasive koi was removed from Oregon's McKenzie River following an alert, highlighting the dangers such non-native species pose to local ecosystems.

Portland invites residents to name five snowplows in a contest run by the Portland Bureau of Transportation, with submissions open from Dec. 23 to Jan. 5.

OHCS in Oregon secures a $13.75 million federal grant to support affordable housing efforts in manufactured dwelling parks, with programs to help with home replacements and prevent displacement.

A pedestrian, Glenn Curtis Watkins, was struck and killed by a vehicle on Highway 97 in Oregon. The driver, Steven Thomas Lakey, was unharmed, and the Oregon State Police are investigating the incident.

Oregon State Police report a fatal three-vehicle crash on Hwy-30 in Clatsop County, involving unsafe overtaking by August Crawford, resulting in his death.

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office arrested 18-year-old Pedro Cornejo-Morales for a shooting at Clackamas Town Center, where a 15-year-old was injured.

A forecast by the NWS predicts a series of rain events with a high chance of precipitation for Portland, affecting holiday season activities and travel conditions.

A significant fire at a cannabis warehouse in Northeast Portland was extinguished by Portland Fire & Rescue without any reported injuries. The cause is under investigation.

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.