Salem offers grants for events promoting culture and tourism, funded by the hotel tax, for events between July 2026 and June 2027. Applications open October 2025, with mandatory pre-application meetings offered.

Oregon highlights the importance of relative caregivers in foster care, launching the Relative Pathway to streamline certification while maintaining safety standards, resulting in an increase in relative placements.

Murder suspect Ty Anthony Sage was accidentally released from Portland's MCDC due to a clerical error, despite a no-bail court order. Authorities are actively searching for Sage, who is linked to a fatal 2021 shooting and robbery.

A missing hiker was found dead in the Columbia River Gorge, with the SAR team leading the recovery effort. The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office commended the team's work.

Oregon DMV introduces service improvements including appointment-only days at certain locations and limits on daily knowledge test attempts, effective October.

Janet Powell of Oregon DFR earns prestigious Pierre Jay Award for her contributions to state credit union system.

Multnomah County Behavioral Health Call Center received accreditation from the American Association of Suicidology for meeting international standards.

Tillamook County LEPC held an emergency response simulation to refine its ERG with over 30 participants from various organizations, including Tillamook Creamery.

Two men were arrested after an armed robbery in Centennial, with police apprehending the suspects and seizing cash.

Multnomah County Sheriff's Office celebrates a tradition of giving junior deputy badges to kids during new hire ceremonies, fostering community bonds and recognizing the support role of officers' families.

Portland's weather forecast promises a stretch of sunny days with clear skies and temperatures reaching mid-70s, accompanied by light winds, according to the National Weather Service.

A webinar will discuss menopause's lesser-known symptoms like joint pain and brain fog, provide practical tips, and explore treatment options, with individual support available through Moda Health Plans and Hinge Health.

A deadly wrong-way crash on I-84 near Corbett resulted in one fatality and severe injuries to another, with first responders managing to save a trapped person.