The Multnomah County Board appointed 12 members to the Emergency Medical System Advisory Council, aiming to advise on the county's emergency medical system and the Ambulance Service Plan.

Construction begins next week on the Stark Street Bridge in Multnomah County due to a retaining wall in need of repair, causing single-lane traffic controlled by signals.

Portland police arrested Natasha V. Molett, 37, on several charges, including attempted murder, connected to a shooting; a handgun was seized during the investigation.

A woman was arrested in Portland for armed robbery, menacing, and other charges after demanding a sleeping bag at knifepoint. The initial stabbing victim's status is uncertain.

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.