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Usher in the first weekend of December with a variety of events, some more festive than others. Here’s what’s happening in the Rose City through Sunday.
Portland Holiday Brew Fest, Mike Epps stand-up among weekend events
The Portland Holiday Brew Fest will “bring holiday beer and cheer to downtown.”
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December 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Usher in the first weekend of December with a variety of events, some more festive than others. Here’s what’s happening in the Rose City through Sunday.
In a statement, President and CEO Tom Gessel said the “transition is the only option” as health care entities across the U.S. — and specifically in Oregon — continue to struggle.
‘Transition is the only option’: Oregon hospital to shift obstetrics and birthing services
Ashland Community Hospital’s childbirth and inpatient services will be consolidated to Asante’s Medford medical center.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
In a statement, President and CEO Tom Gessel said the “transition is the only option” as health care entities across the U.S. — and specifically in Oregon — continue to struggle.
The Northwest Marine Art Works in Portland is hosting an Open Studios and Holiday Market this weekend. There, you can explore the space where some of the city’s best art is created, and find cool-looking gifts for everyone on your list this year.
Kohr Explores: Open Studios & Holiday Market at Northwest Marine Art Works
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Northwest Marine Art Works in Portland is hosting an Open Studios and Holiday Market this weekend. There, you can explore the space where some of the city’s …
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December 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The Northwest Marine Art Works in Portland is hosting an Open Studios and Holiday Market this weekend. There, you can explore the space where some of the city’s best art is created, and find cool-looking gifts for everyone on your list this year.
The first atmospheric river of December keeps rain and wind in the forecast for Portland on Friday.
https://www.koin.com/weather/wet-windy-weather-arrives-with-atmospheric-river-in-portland-12052025/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/weather/wet-windy-weather-arrives-with-atmospheric-river-in-portland-12052025/?cid=bluesky_
December 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The first atmospheric river of December keeps rain and wind in the forecast for Portland on Friday.
https://www.koin.com/weather/wet-windy-weather-arrives-with-atmospheric-river-in-portland-12052025/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/weather/wet-windy-weather-arrives-with-atmospheric-river-in-portland-12052025/?cid=bluesky_
“It’s just bad to go into a very tight midterm election … and be hurting, you know, 20 some million people in the country,” said Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.).
ObamaCare anxiety rising among House GOP centrists: ‘To do this is buffoonery’
Frustration is mounting among moderate House Republicans as various competing health care plans appear to be going nowhere, with less than 10 working days left on the calendar before millions of Am…
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December 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
“It’s just bad to go into a very tight midterm election … and be hurting, you know, 20 some million people in the country,” said Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.).
For LeBron James, the win mattered more than the streak.
https://www.koin.com/sports/lebron-james-1297-game-double-digit-scoring-streak-ends-but-he-gets-winning-assist/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/sports/lebron-james-1297-game-double-digit-scoring-streak-ends-but-he-gets-winning-assist/?cid=bluesky_
December 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
For LeBron James, the win mattered more than the streak.
https://www.koin.com/sports/lebron-james-1297-game-double-digit-scoring-streak-ends-but-he-gets-winning-assist/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/sports/lebron-james-1297-game-double-digit-scoring-streak-ends-but-he-gets-winning-assist/?cid=bluesky_
This marks the second such crash to affect the company in less than three weeks.
https://www.koin.com/news/ap-cloudflare-investigates-outage-that-brought-down-sites-including-zoom-and-linkedin/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/ap-cloudflare-investigates-outage-that-brought-down-sites-including-zoom-and-linkedin/?cid=bluesky_
December 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This marks the second such crash to affect the company in less than three weeks.
https://www.koin.com/news/ap-cloudflare-investigates-outage-that-brought-down-sites-including-zoom-and-linkedin/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/ap-cloudflare-investigates-outage-that-brought-down-sites-including-zoom-and-linkedin/?cid=bluesky_
This year's location should stay secret, with only those able to solve this year's "hai-clues" to enjoy this Portland holiday tradition.
Secret ‘Santa Clones’ clues revealed for 2025 holiday season
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Artist Chris Willis’ “Santa Clones” return to a new secret location for the 2025 holiday season. The over 400 identical Santa blow molds bring a brig…
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December 5, 2025 at 6:30 AM
This year's location should stay secret, with only those able to solve this year's "hai-clues" to enjoy this Portland holiday tradition.
“We’ve been dreaming of this since we were freshmen. A national championship? You can’t get better than that."
Jesuit boys cross country set to compete for national championship
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — On Saturday, Glendoveer Golf Course hosts the Nike Cross Nationals, which is the high school cross country national championships. The Jesuit boys have a habit of atte…
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December 5, 2025 at 6:00 AM
“We’ve been dreaming of this since we were freshmen. A national championship? You can’t get better than that."
Despite shooting statistics trending downward in recent years in Portland, Chief Day said there is still a long way to go to improve safety. https://www.koin.com/news/portland/portland-police-chief-bob-day-talks-reducing-gun-violence-at-community-listening-session/?cid=bluesky_
Portland Police Chief Bob Day talks reducing gun violence at community listening session
An oversight group for the Portland police’s team to reduce gun violence in the Rose City held its annual community listening session on Thursday evening.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Despite shooting statistics trending downward in recent years in Portland, Chief Day said there is still a long way to go to improve safety. https://www.koin.com/news/portland/portland-police-chief-bob-day-talks-reducing-gun-violence-at-community-listening-session/?cid=bluesky_
TRAFFIC ALERT: Landslide near Troutdale closes all lanes of Historic Columbia River Highway
Landslide near Troutdale closes all lanes of Historic Columbia River Highway
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — All lanes of the Historic Columbia River Highway have closed two miles east of Troutdale due to a landslide. The highway is closed at the intersection with SE Stark St…
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December 5, 2025 at 2:30 AM
TRAFFIC ALERT: Landslide near Troutdale closes all lanes of Historic Columbia River Highway
Starting next year, qualifying children and newborns will gain access to so-called “Trump accounts.”
‘Trump accounts’ for kids are coming soon: 3 things to know
The accounts will soon be available to millions of children in the U.S.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Starting next year, qualifying children and newborns will gain access to so-called “Trump accounts.”
‘Messed up big time’: Habitat for Humanity townhomes in Portland face fire code violation
‘Messed up big time’: Habitat for Humanity townhomes in Portland face fire code violation
Portland Fire & Rescue has issued a fire code violation at a Habitat for Humanity housing complex in Southeast Portland due to blocked fire access and other life-safety issues, which residents…
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December 5, 2025 at 1:42 AM
‘Messed up big time’: Habitat for Humanity townhomes in Portland face fire code violation
Portland officials say homeless camp along SE Foster Rd. to be cleaned up in coming days
Portland officials say homeless camp along SE Foster Rd to be cleaned up in coming days
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The City of Portland is preparing to remove a homeless camp that has built up outside the former Assembly Brewing location on Southeast Foster Road. On Thursday, clean-up cr…
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December 5, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Portland officials say homeless camp along SE Foster Rd. to be cleaned up in coming days
‘Dangerous’ Blue Heron paper mill arsonist sentenced
‘Dangerous’ Blue Heron paper mill arsonist sentenced
Christian Gannon Dukes, 22, was sentenced to five years in prison for first-degree arson after pleading guilty to intentionally setting fire to the former Blue Heron paper mill in Oregon City in Ja…
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December 4, 2025 at 11:52 PM
‘Dangerous’ Blue Heron paper mill arsonist sentenced
Shooting at Salem pub leads to arrest of Woodburn man
Shooting at Salem pub leads to arrest of Woodburn man
Issac Gallegos, 21, was arrested on Thursday for attempted murder, assault, and other charges related to a shooting at Lucky’s Pub on October 11, in which no one was injured.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Shooting at Salem pub leads to arrest of Woodburn man
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown announced that he and a group of other attorneys general secured a court order on Tuesday, blocking federal efforts to defund Planned Parenthood health centers.
Washington helps secure court order for Planned Parenthood funds
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown announced that he and a group of other attorneys general secured a court order on Tuesday, blocking federal efforts to defund Planned Parenthood health center…
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December 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown announced that he and a group of other attorneys general secured a court order on Tuesday, blocking federal efforts to defund Planned Parenthood health centers.
Authorities released a new video Wednesday in connection to the arrest of a 19-year-old they say was involved in an illegal street takeover in late November.https://www.koin.com/news/crime/portland-video-dashcam-footage-driver-street-takeover-crash/?cid=bluesky_
VIDEO: Dashcam footage of driver accused in street takeover crash released by police
19-year-old Jeffery Hamilton Baker was arrested and charged with multiple counts of assault, reckless endangerment, and hindering prosecution after being identified as the suspect in an illegal str…
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December 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Authorities released a new video Wednesday in connection to the arrest of a 19-year-old they say was involved in an illegal street takeover in late November.https://www.koin.com/news/crime/portland-video-dashcam-footage-driver-street-takeover-crash/?cid=bluesky_
A suspect wanted on a nationwide warrant is in custody after authorities said he fled from a crash in Deschutes County early Thursday morning.
Wanted national suspect arrested after fleeing hit and run crash near Terrebonne
A suspect wanted on a nationwide warrant is in custody after authorities said he fled from a crash in Deschutes County early Thursday morning.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A suspect wanted on a nationwide warrant is in custody after authorities said he fled from a crash in Deschutes County early Thursday morning.
One of the original 151 Pokémon became part of GameStop history on Monday.
GameStop shells out $30K to buy rare Pokémon card from customer
Gengar, one of the original 151 Pokémon and a fan-favorite, became part of GameStop history on Monday.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
One of the original 151 Pokémon became part of GameStop history on Monday.
After a mostly dry start to the month, an atmospheric river is set to soak the Pacific Northwest next week.
https://www.koin.com/weather/atmospheric-river-set-to-soak-the-pacific-northwest-next-week/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/weather/atmospheric-river-set-to-soak-the-pacific-northwest-next-week/?cid=bluesky_
Atmospheric river set to soak the Pacific Northwest next week
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — After a mostly dry start to the month of December, the weather pattern is quickly changing to a rainy one. Thursday’s rain showers will mark the first in a series of w…
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December 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
After a mostly dry start to the month, an atmospheric river is set to soak the Pacific Northwest next week.
https://www.koin.com/weather/atmospheric-river-set-to-soak-the-pacific-northwest-next-week/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/weather/atmospheric-river-set-to-soak-the-pacific-northwest-next-week/?cid=bluesky_
“It’s not too late to get your flu shot, especially before the upcoming holidays," OHA's Howard Chiou said.
Oregon Health Authority urging vaccinations as flu cases increase
Nearly a million people have been vaccinated in Oregon so far this year.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
“It’s not too late to get your flu shot, especially before the upcoming holidays," OHA's Howard Chiou said.
The annual Christmas Ships parades are returning to the waters of the Willamette and Columbia throughout December.
Christmas Ships set sail around Portland metro Thursday night
The volunteer-driven event is celebrating its 71st year with around 80 ships decorated for the season.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The annual Christmas Ships parades are returning to the waters of the Willamette and Columbia throughout December.
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced Thursday morning that she will be running for reelection in 2026.
Gov. Kotek announces she will run for reelection in 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced Thursday morning that she will be running for reelection in 2026. “I’m running for reelection because Oregon values are on the lin…
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December 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced Thursday morning that she will be running for reelection in 2026.
Three Oregon restaurants were recently named among DoorDash's top delivery spots of 2025, serving a diverse mix from Thai to burgers.
https://www.koin.com/news/food/ordering-in-oregon-restaurants-doordash-best-delivery/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/food/ordering-in-oregon-restaurants-doordash-best-delivery/?cid=bluesky_
Ordering in? Three Oregon eateries named among DoorDash’s top delivery spots
Portland restaurants were recognized as DoorDash users’ favorite Thai spots in both 2024 and 2025.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Three Oregon restaurants were recently named among DoorDash's top delivery spots of 2025, serving a diverse mix from Thai to burgers.
https://www.koin.com/news/food/ordering-in-oregon-restaurants-doordash-best-delivery/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/food/ordering-in-oregon-restaurants-doordash-best-delivery/?cid=bluesky_