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Break-in at Northeast Portland Smoke Shop: Security Footage Shows Single Burglar, No Suspects Found

Car crashes into Seaside, Oregon house, leaving one person missing and another arrested. Police search for missing passenger, Andrew Sargent, using dog and drone. Homeowner unharmed but displaced. Investigation ongoing.

Fire in Southwest Portland leaves several homeless, one apartment unit destroyed; fire likely caused by space heater; fire safety reminder issued.

Landslide in Lincoln County, Oregon, forces evacuations; personal belongings found in rivers and ocean, causing concern and urging caution.

A young climber, Matthew Aldridge, goes missing on Mount Hood, Oregon. Despite efforts from rescue teams, including aerial and ground searches, he remains unfound. The search shifts from rescue to recovery due to hazardous weather conditions. Thoughts are with Aldridges family during this difficult time.

Three suspects from Eugene, Oregon, were arrested in connection with a targeted robbery and shooting in Keizer that occurred in October. The victim, a 20-year-old man, was shot and robbed of his guns and personal belongings. After a multi-week investigation, law enforcement from Salem, Keizer, and Eugene collaborated to arrest the suspects, identified as Daniel Tijerina, Romera Luna, and Franki Salyers-Livingston. All three face serious charges, including attempted murder, robbery, and weapon-related offenses. The investigation remains ongoing.

Multnomah Countys rental assistance programs have successfully prevented over twelve thousand households from losing their homes, demonstrating the effectiveness of their spending. However, critics argue that the countys approach overlooks the diverse reasons people experience homelessness and fails to address complex needs such as untreated drug and mental health problems. Despite some successful programs, the scale of the problem remains immense, with three times as many people becoming homeless as are being housed. Many believe that a completely new approach, including reforms to involuntary commitment laws and criminal justice, is needed to fully resolve the issue.

Oregons Jewish communities unite in Hanukkah celebrations, honoring victims of Australian attack. Despite heightened security, the spirit of resilience and faith prevails, as the message of Hanukkahs triumph over darkness resonates across Portland, Bend, Ashland, and Eugene.

Multiple cars collided on Highway 26 Westbound, near the Oregon Zoo exit, resulting in a car landing on top of another. Despite the severity, all involved exited their vehicles independently and no hospital transports were needed. Authorities closed middle and right lanes for cleanup, causing traffic disruption. The cause is under investigation.