The article describes an extended forecast for Portland with cloudy skies, continuing rain, and mild temperatures, according to the National Weather Service.

Beach Pace has been elected as the new mayor of Hillsboro, Oregon, starting her term in 2025, with a history in community service and a military background.

Law enforcement in Clackamas County conducted a major retail crime operation, arresting 32 suspects and recovering over $6,400 in stolen goods. The mission was partly funded by an Oregon retail theft grant program.

Ten St. Helens School District employees are on leave amid investigations of sexual misconduct, with choir instructor Eric Stearns among those arrested. The district remains discreet on details, sparking community concern for safety and transparency.

Portland invests $7.8 million from the Arts Access Fund into public elementary arts education, guaranteeing arts teachers for 28,000 K-5 students across the city.

Hillsboro introduced a stipend policy to enable diverse community engagement in city policy-making, aiming to overcome economic barriers to participation.

A woman was found dead in Washington County, prompting the arrest of Jose Morfin on various charges. The Sheriff's Office is investigating and seeking public information.

Portland faces a weekend of wet weather with showers and potential thunderstorms, as temperatures stay in the low 50s with gusty winds. The NWS forecasts high rain chances, peaking on Saturday evening.

Oregon is starting routine milk testing for H5N1 avian influenza, joining a federal initiative to ensure food safety. The testing, in partnership with local dairy industries, targets raw milk and is part of broader biosecurity measures.

Portland secures a second WIFIA loan for the Bull Run Treatment Projects, saving an estimated $387 million, aiming for improved water quality and fiscal responsibility.

A suspect in a Portland shots fired incident surrendered after a standoff with police using tactical teams and negotiations. No injuries were reported.

President Biden pardoned 39 people and commuted the sentences of 1,499 others, including four from the Pacific Northwest, in a move described as historic for criminal justice reform.

Two individuals were arrested in Portland's Pearl District for thefts at Lululemon, with over $12,000 in goods recovered by authorities after tracing online sales.