The Humane Society of the United States rescued more than 350 dogs earlier this year from two separate abuse cases, and some of those dogs are now in the Portland metro area to be adopted.
On Sunday, a FOX 12 crew rode along with Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy Kendall Hazel as she drove around Beaverton neighborhoods, looking for anyone in need of water.
Multiple groups spent Saturday handing out water and checking on unhoused people as the metro area swelters under an excessive heat emergency until Tuesday.
With thousands flocking to rivers, lakes and beaches around Portland this weekend, safety officials say they’re scheduling extra people to prepare for the influx to the state’s waterways.
Portland events drew visitors from near and far to celebrate Independence Day, and the sunshine was the perfect backdrop for events centered around cold drinks and music by the river.
With temperatures expected to be dangerously hot in the coming days in the Portland metro area, veterinarians are reminding people to be mindful of their pet’s health.
As the Portland metro area prepares for temperatures in the triple digits, local organizations are doing their part to make sure the houseless community has the resources they need.
Portland health officials are warning people to take proactive measures to stay cool while Multnomah County prepares to help the most vulnerable in the high temperatures.
Drones and laser light shows, a new way many cities across the country and here in Oregon are choosing to celebrate the 4th of July instead of using fireworks.
As temperatures continue to rise, so does the risk of children falling out of open windows in the home. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Legacy Health have both compiled safety checklists with actions you can take to make your home a safer place for children this summer.
Salem will begin enforcing speed and red light laws with cameras at two additional intersections starting Monday, the Salem Police Department announced Friday.
With the Fourth of July approaching and fireworks sales beginning, fire officials want to remind people that improper disposal of fireworks puts waste workers, recycling workers and the environment at risk.
Oregon City will kick-off their annual “Concerts in the Park” series on the 4th of July next week, with a concert from the CJ Mickens Band and a laser light show.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is advising individuals to be wary of individuals posing as lawyers via social media and other messaging platforms, said individuals are believed to be making efforts to further defraud cryptocurrency scam victims.
Two Portland-area firefighting agencies teamed up this weekend to host the Metro Fire Camp designed to instill confidence and show girls and young women they too can save lives.
The family of a man killed by Clackamas officers held a march on Saturday at the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office on the anniversary of Derrick Clark’s death.