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🌱 Patch AM: What police still need from witnesses in the Hazelwood stabbing case

Spotted on the Portland calendar: Kwanzaa

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In today's newsletter:

  • What police still need from witnesses in the Hazelwood stabbing case
  • What led police to finally arrest this SE Portland shooting suspect?
  • Why Portland’s traffic deaths are finally dropping—and what’s still at risk

Also on today's calendar: Kwanzaa and 9 more events.

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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Denise N.!

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 47 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, a little rain, temps: high: 52, low: 37.
  • Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 47 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Police identify woman fatally stabbed in SE Portland Saturday; husband arrested as suspect (katu.com) — Portland police have identified 33-year-old Jessica Host-Norwest as the woman fatally stabbed Saturday in Southeast Portland’s Hazelwood neighborhood, and have arrested her husband, 41-year-old Jason A. Norwest, as a suspect. Investigators are asking anyone with additional information to contact the Portland Police Bureau’s homicide unit and reference case number 25-347614.
   

2. Suspect in October SE Portland shooting arrested (kptv.com) — Portland police have arrested a 51-year-old man in connection with an October shooting near Southeast 127th Avenue and Stark Street that seriously injured another man. Investigators say he was taken into custody after a search warrant at his Northeast Portland home turned up a firearm, and they’re still seeking additional information from anyone who may have seen or heard something that morning.
   

3. Portland traffic deaths on track to drop to lowest level in years, city says (opb.org) — Portland traffic deaths are projected to hit their lowest level since before the pandemic, with 39 fatalities recorded through Dec. 22. City leaders credit Vision Zero investments, lower speeds, and safety cameras, while warning that funding gaps and a possible statewide tax referendum could affect future road safety improvements.
   

4. Dozens temporarily forced out of North Portland apartment complex before Christmas. Here's why (koin.com) — Dozens of residents at the Argyle low-income apartments in North Portland’s Kenton neighborhood were abruptly told to leave for at least a week so the complex can be deep-cleaned after drug residue was found. Tenants, many exiting homelessness, are staying in motels with vouchers but say moving belongings, losing kitchen access, and disrupted holiday plans are creating financial and emotional strain.
   

5. Portland Fire launches online tool to report illegal fireworks on New Year's Eve (kgw.com) — Portland Fire & Rescue is urging residents to skip personal fireworks this New Year’s Eve and instead use a new online tool or 311 to report illegal use. Officials say the citywide ban and reporting form have already cut 911 calls and improved response times, and they’re again emphasizing that 911 should only be used for true emergencies. A professional drone show downtown offers a legal alternative.
   

📸 Around Portland

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📸 Driving around in the festive lights of the Christmas track, driving slow here, so many lights to see, where can this be? Merry Christmas! —Denise N. Like

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    Sunday December 28
  • Kwanzaa
    1217 NE Burnside Rd, Gresham
    3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Portland City Council Has Authority And Accountability Over The Housing Authority of Multnomah County —Richard Ellmyer Read on Patch
  • Hey friends.
    I’ve reserved a space for anyone who’d like to gather for a Sunday dinner potluck. I’ve posted about this a few times, and tonight it becomes a… (Nextdoor Inner Buckman)
  • A week ago, I posted a single video of what I now know is a mink on my Beaverton beaver-dam cam.
    I’d never seen one before — not on my trail cameras, and not with my own eyes. Since then, it’s shown up three more times, including a clip of it… (Nextdoor Foster Powell)
  • Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Portland. Apply here.
  • North Clackamas Schools posted a job opening for Custodial / Maintenance Services Sub Pool, 2025-2026 School Year in Portland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Portland here.

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