Oregon is considering reducing speed limits in Portland and Yachats, with a public virtual meeting by the Speed Zone Review Panel scheduled for Sept. 23.

Clackamas County offers a six-week mediation training course from October 1st, aimed at teaching conflict resolution with hands-on exercises and role-plays. The $1,250 course may offer scholarships and meets qualifications for Oregon mediators.

Oregon's educational savings plan is now called "Embark," expanding its identity to include a variety of post-secondary paths, not just traditional colleges.

Gresham Police Department will conduct a pedestrian safety operation along 181 Avenue on September 9, focusing on enforcement and education of pedestrian right-of-way laws.

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office is seeking public feedback on its draft policy on bias-based policing, with a 30-day review period for community input.

Mexican national Luis Antonio Beltran Arredondo receives a 135-month prison sentence for fentanyl/heroin distribution and money laundering, with deportation expected post-sentence.

Clackamas County opens applications for business development grants, with $650,000 available for firms to match up to $100,000 each for growth and tech investment.

A U-Haul truck was set ablaze, leading to the arrest of Gregory Gober for second-degree arson after ALPR technology aided police.

Portland's weather forecast includes partly sunny skies, showers, and thunderstorms with variable temperatures and wind conditions in the coming days.

Multnomah County Board unanimously approves a ban on concealed guns in county buildings, citing safety and trust concerns. The ordinance follows Oregon's Senate Bill 243, with exceptions for law enforcement and some government employees.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek appeals to the federal government for Individual Assistance and Hazard Mitigation funds after a rejection, emphasizing the necessity for aid in the recovery from March storm damage in several counties.

Portland City Council revised its meeting schedule to improve accessibility, holding four monthly meetings with an evening session thanks to Councilor Loretta Smith's initiative.

Former PSMFC financial executive Pamela J. Kahut is sentenced to eight months in prison and ordered to pay over $211k for stealing from her employer's health benefits trust account.