We are nearing the year's end, so it's time for the AM Extra team to look back at what we watched and what we loved.

Check out favorites of the year from Emma Jerome, Emily Burris and meteorologist Kelley Bayern.

NW Grown Half Hour Special coming up on Wed 1/1 at 3:30pm on Portland's CW and 4:00pm on KOIN 6

Police searched a Newport home as part of a missing person investigation, authorities said.

Read online: https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/police-search-newport-home-as-part-of-missing-persons-investigation/

The Portland Japanese Garden is protecting its trees with the art of 'yukizuri' that hasn't been seen in the garden since the 1980s.

Vietnamese coffee shop all about family

A new report by federal officials says homelessness is on the rise nationwide, up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many people. It’s the highest recorded since reporting began in 2007.

On a single night in January, this tally is taken across the country, finding Oregon has some of the highest levels of homelessness.

Pedestrian killed in Woodburn hit-run, driver at large

The Portland Bureau of Transportation is offering discounts for rideshare and taxi rides, along with free public transit service during New Year’s Eve celebrations.

3 Oregon state parks close due to damages from Christmas windstorm

Rain doesn’t slow Friday, Portland surpasses monthly rainfall

Camas police seek suspect after car stolen, vehicles prowled on Christmas morning

Homeowner displaced after Milwaukie house fire

18-year-old hospitalized after NE Portland shooting