Overnight shelters open in Clark, Clackamas counties as freezing temps loom
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As overnight temperatures are forecast to dip to freezing levels over the next few days, both Clackamas and Clark counties are opening overnight warming shelters. The Council for the Homeless in Clark County first issued a severe weather alert for their emergency shelter system on Dec. 26,...
Oregon Christmas trees can get a second life as habitat for salmon
The North Clackamas Watersheds Council is one of a handful of environmental groups across Oregon that want to turn your Christmas tree into a fish habitat. On Jan. 10, the watersheds council will collect live-cut Christmas trees in Milwaukie, and then tie them to logs along a side channel of the Willamette River on...
Washington County, OR – Police Alert: Active Threat Training at Hillsboro High Dec. 29–30
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Hillsboro, OR – Residents near Hillsboro High School may notice a heavy law enforcement and emergency response presence Sunday and Monday, December 29 and 30, as agencies across Washington County conduct a...
Portland will ring in 2026 with vibrant drone show, dance party
Portland will celebrate New Year's Eve with a family-friendly drone show and dance party in the Pioneer Courthouse Square.
Deadly Disturbance Ends with Arrest in Washington County
A deadly disturbance near SE Tualatin Valley Highway led to a suspect’s arrest after a traffic stop; authorities say there is no ongoing threat. Washington County, OR. — On December 27, 2025, at approximately 2:45 p.m., officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving a weapon at a residence near SE Tualatin...
3 New Portland Laws Taking Effect on January 1st
Here are three of the most significant changes arriving in the Rose City this New Year. 1. The "Fast-Track" Squatter Eviction Law (HB 3522) In response to growing concerns over unauthorized occupants in vacant properties—an obvious issue in Portland's residential neighborhoods—Oregon is granting landlords a powerful...
Nigerian dwarf goat found in Beaverton, authorities looking for owner
BEAVERTON Ore. (KPTV) - Deputies are looking for the owner of a Nigerian dwarf goat found in a Beaverton neighborhood on Saturday, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO). According to the WCSO, the buck was found in the area of Southwest Davis Road and Southwest 165th Avenue,...
Off-Duty Firefighter Aids in Rescue After Rollover Crash in Portland Mall Parking Lot
In an unusual twist, an off-duty firefighter became a first responder at the scene of a vehicular accident in a Portland strip mall parking lot. According to a post from Portland Fire & Rescue's social media, the incident occurred just as the holiday rush was gaining momentum at the western edge of Portland's...
Oregon Warning: “Brazen” Predator Spotted in Backyards
From the quiet cul-de-sacs of Corvallis to the bustling neighborhoods of Beaverton, these sightings have triggered official warnings for pet owners and parents to remain vigilant as the State apex predators move closer to back doors than ever before. 1. The "Porch Predation" in Corvallis. In a chilling display of...
Suspects caught after string of Ulta thefts total more than $26K in stolen merchandise
GRESHAM, Ore. — Three suspects have been charged in a string of retail thefts at Multnomah County Ulta Beauty stores. Court records allege tens of thousands of dollars in merchandise were stolen by the suspects. Ollie Brumfield, 29, Christina Stern, 39, and Marissa Aguilera, 41, were all arrested last...
