Medford opens a severe weather shelter for those needing refuge from freezing temperatures, providing food and bedding, with no religious or drug testing requirements.

Cristian Salgado has joined Hillsboro's City Council, serving Ward 1, Position A, and aims to focus on transportation safety, housing, and economic growth. He has a background in community service and holds an MBA.

The article highlights Jessica's journey to financial independence through Washington County's Family Self-Sufficiency program, detailing her education and current involvement in a nurses' strike.

An Oregon wildfire survivor's story of loss, recovery, and rehousing is detailed, highlighting the journey from homelessness to stability with community and government support.

Firefighters work to control a blaze at the historic Blue Heron paper mill in Oregon City, causing temporary highway closure and air quality concerns.

Oregon's high school graduation rate in 2024 reached its second-highest point at over 73%, with Portland Public Schools seeing a rise despite persistent student group disparities.

The Portland Office of Violence Prevention is accepting proposals for its Spring Break Youth Safety Initiative Grant to combat violence in high-risk neighborhoods.

Hillsboro's Public Works Department, led by Jimmy McClure, is prepared for winter weather with a fleet and resources to keep roads clear, prioritizing critical routes and collaborating with local agencies.

Oregon officials, including Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner, respond to a freeze on federal funds by the Trump administration, highlighting concerns and working to support state programs and services.

The Gresham Police Department has identified Jorge Ovidio Mateo Vasquez as the victim of a fatal Vance Park shooting, urging witnesses to assist the ongoing investigation.

Police recover a stolen $5,000 bike belonging to a veteran and recommend theft charges against a suspect. The bike was disassembled and parts were spread across other frames.

Nicole Randall admitted to smuggling unapproved animal drugs, misleading customers, and was sentenced to one year of probation, forfeiting $4 million in assets.

A retail crime operation along SE 82nd Ave. resulting in 25 arrests, seized merchandise, and 22 warrant clearances was led by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.