The Oregon Office of Emergency Management provides safety tips for Halloween, emphasizing costume safety, supervision, visibility, and route planning for trick-or-treaters, as well as home safety for those handing out treats.

Multnomah County proclaimed Nov. 4, 2024, as Election Hero Day to honor election workers amidst misinformation challenges and a shift to ranked-choice voting.

Oregon's State Fire Marshal incident management team transitions leadership during recovery efforts in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, with Lighty and Boos taking command.

Bryce Schubert, accused of murdering nurse Melissa Jubane, has been evicted from his apartment. Schubert faces charges of murder, kidnapping, and corpse abuse.

Gresham-Barlow School District held a safety summit to address safety concerns and rebuild trust after an armed student incident at Gresham High School.

An observant bystander and rapid police response led to the detention of Tyler Archibald, 27, after a domestic violence-related shooting in Portland. Bullet casings and a damaged Subaru were found at the scene.

Portland will start towing vehicles without visible VINs or at least one license plate from November 12, as part of efforts to remove improperly parked vehicles. Residents can report parking violations to the city.

Portland hosted the Governor’s Marketplace 2024 Conference, emphasizing connections for business growth and diversity in public contracting, led by Governor Tina Kotek.

Portland is incorporating ranked-choice voting for its mayoral and city council races, providing education on the new system and ensuring voters understand the process before election day.

The Skamania County Sheriff's Office conducted three search and rescue missions within 12 hours, facing challenges from lost individuals and treacherous conditions, resulting in one fatality and two successful rescues.

Jamie Allen Smith, 25, died from injuries after a Portland crash, police called for information on the incident and have reopened North Columbia Boulevard.

A high school football game between Tillamook and Milwaukie was stopped due to alleged racial slurs. Investigations are ongoing, with both schools and the OSAA involved in addressing the incident.

Multnomah County has added over 250 new recovery and stabilization beds, addressing the care shortfall for substance use and mental health crises, with a focus on long-term support and culturally-tailored services.