Oregon Governor Tina Kotek is calling a special legislative session to address the state's $350 million wildfire costs, as the fire season burned 1.9 million acres.

Washington County is seeking public feedback by Dec. 8 on redesigning 205th Avenue for better cyclist and pedestrian safety, including bridge replacement and traffic improvements.

OHCS in Oregon invests $163 million into its Flex Lending program, introducing FirstHome and NextStep loans to increase access to homeownership for underserved residents.

One person died and another was injured in a car crash on OR 42 in Coos County, involving a BMW and a Toyota that resulted in a four-hour road closure.

A child from Portsmouth Neighborhood reported missing earlier this week was safely found, with Portland Police thanking the community for their help. Details remain undisclosed for privacy.

The search for missing hiker Susan Lane-Fournier in the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness has been suspended after extensive efforts, but the investigation continues.

Clark County District Court launched National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, urging drivers to take a pledge against impaired driving during the holiday season with support from MADD and Target Zero.

Portland is experiencing persistent fog, with brief clearings and partly sunny skies expected intermittently. Forecasts predict mid-40s temperatures, with patchy fog and frost in the evenings, and mostly sunny early next week.

Two orphaned river otter pups were released back into the wild in Central Oregon after rehabilitation, marking a success for local wildlife conservation efforts.

Teddy Wayne Hall, Sr. has been sentenced to 20 years for the murder of Raja McCallister in Portland, following a parking disagreement at an apartment complex.

A pedestrian, Tammera Whisman, was killed in a traffic collision in Cornelius while using a motorized scooter. The driver is cooperating with the investigation; no charges have been filed.

A man in Beaverton was arrested for attacking his grandfather with a baseball bat, facing attempted murder and assault charges. The victim is in hospital with severe head injuries; the suspect is in custody.

Law enforcement agencies in Portland conducted a traffic enforcement mission, resulting in over 1,300 stops, 62 arrests, 890 citations, two firearms recovered, and 43 vehicles towed.