KOIN 6 Meteorologist Josh Cozart explains how long the wind, rain, and mountain snow stays around the Portland area.

December 25 marks not only Christmas this year but the first day of Hannukah, a rare overlap.

To celebrate, a giant Menorah was lit in Portland’s Pioneer Courthouse Square downtown, symbolizing hope, pride and illuminating the darkness.  

Read online: https://www.koin.com/news/portland/downtown-portland-hannukah-celebration-to-bring-the-light-in-the-dark/

KOIN 6 Meteorologist Josh Cozart explains the wet, windy, and snow weather trend that arrived Christmas Day.

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T’was a quiet Christmas in the Rose City — for most at home. But for firefighters and first responders, they were in the zone.

Read online: https://www.koin.com/news/portland/portland-firefighters-stay-busy-during-christmas-out-of-desire-to-help-other-people/

The man who died in police custody after being arrested for alleged involvement in a stabbing nearly two weeks ago has been identified, Portland police said.

Read online: https://www.koin.com/news/portland/north-portland-stabbing-suspect-who-died-in-police-custody-identified/

Some Portlanders are out of a home after a car crashed into a house, broke a gas line and started a fire on Christmas Eve, according to Portland Fire & Rescue.

Just before 11:15 p.m., crews responded to reports of the vehicle crashing into the front of the home near Northeast 24th and Weidler Street, after officials said the driver failed to navigate into a turn.

KOIN 6 Meteorologist Josh Cozart talks to Elizabeth Dinh about the active weather seen across the West Coast this month.

A garbage disposal company rallied volunteers in Oregon to build and distribute bicycles to children in need this holiday.

Read online: https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/volunteers-build-325-bikes-for-children-in-need-as-part-of-waste-connections-annual-holiday-event/

The Grotto’s Festival of Lights is bringing holiday cheer to people on Christmas Eve.

Read online: https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/grottos-festival-of-lights-to-bring-joy-on-christmas-eve/

Many Portland-area grocery stores have limited hours of operation on Christmas Eve. That isn’t stopping last-minute shoppers from making the rounds.

Read online: https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/list-christmas-eve-limited-hours-for-portland-area-grocery-stores/

Deputies in Washington County arrested two people who are accused of stealing mail and packages, and it’s a USPS mail carrier who helped track down those suspects.

Read online: https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/usps-driver-catches-alleged-mail-thieves-stealing-packages-2-arrested/