🌱 Mayor Declares Winter Storm Emergency + Felon Found With 8 Guns

Hi all. I'm back with your fresh edition of the Portland Daily. Come along to find out everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

A little snow and sleet. High: 21 Low: 19.

Here are the top three stories today in Portland:

1. Mayor Ted Wheeler has announced an Emergency Declaration for the City of Portland due to the winter storm forecast. The extreme cold is expected to last from Wednesday, Dec. 21, through Sunday, Dec. 25. Severe easterly wind gusts of 55 miles per hour are expected to create subzero-like temperatures. (KOIN.com)
2. Marquis Hammond has been arrested with eight guns and 200 rounds of ammunition in Portland. After stopping a car at 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning, an officer made a Driving Uninsured and Driving While Suspended citation and conducted a mandatory search. Under Oregon law, felons are unable to purchase, own, or possess firearms. (KATU)
3. Linda Wisher, 74, has died after being hit by and dragged by a vehicle on Tuesday evening. Although Wisher was rushed to Salem Health, she was pronounced dead at the hospital. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information on the crash is encouraged to conduct the police. (KOIN.com)

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Today in Portland:

• Christmas Festival Of Lights At The Grotto (After Dark)
• Historic House Display At Peacock Lane (After Dark)

From my notebook:

• The year was full of experimental music from artists such as pianist Carly Barton, Daryl Groetsch, and jazz guitarist Ernest Hood. Celebrate the sound of Portland by listening to the full list of artists. (Willamette Week)
• Portland's 'Black Santa' spreads cheer to kids and adults alike. Black Santa originated in Atlanta, Georgia, and when the Barber family moved to Portland nearly a decade ago, they wanted to continue this tradition. (KATU)
• Looking for a new home? There are a handful of new houses available in and around Portland. (Portland Patch)

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About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing associate at Lightning Media Partners. Outside of work, she enjoys constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.