Portland's Development Services resumes upfront collection of intake fees for permits of small-scale projects, a procedure reinstated to recover costs and improve efficiency post-pandemic.

The Oregon DEQ issued 18 penalties totaling $232,095 in February for various environmental violations, including a significant fine for clean fuels violations.

The article describes a week of heavy rain and occasional thunderstorms for Portland, Oregon, with high chances of precipitation, strong winds, and mild temperatures, followed by a clearer and sunnier weekend.

Multnomah County is launching five new dashboards for improved tracking of the fentanyl crisis, with emphasis on transparency and the effectiveness of recent measures.

A bicyclist, Jonathan V. Henderson, died after a crash in Portland, where initial findings suggest he entered an intersection on a red light and was hit by an SUV.

Clackamas County seeks volunteers for budget advisory boards with an April 12 application deadline, offering a chance to influence local spending on services like street lighting and libraries.

The National Weather Service predicts a week of rain for Portland, with temperatures reaching the mid-50s and intermittent showers, possibly escalating into thunderstorms by Thursday.

A 33-year-old man, Joshua Noel Guerra, died in a two-vehicle crash in Salem after his SUV reportedly ran a red light and collided with another vehicle, injuring two others.

Clackamas County officials approve a plan to transform Hillside Park in Milwaukie, replacing 100 old homes with 500 new units to address the housing crisis.

Clark County offers free workshops on composting and sustainable living, including sessions on cooking with leftovers, backyard composting, and green cleaning. Registration is required for hands-on events.

Portland Public Schools face a $30 million budget shortfall with $15 million in direct school cuts looming. They missed out on state summer school funding due to lower child poverty rates.

The PCEF Committee in Portland will allocate additional clean-energy funds, focusing on projects that benefit local communities impacted by climate change.

A body was found in the aftermath of a fire on SE Flavel Drive, Clackamas County. Firefighters encountered the scene and investigators are seeking information.