The Oregon Department of Emergency Management encourages voters to prepare for the election by checking registration, confirming voting methods, and understanding key dates. They aim to combat misinformation and ensure votes count.

Gresham-Barlow School District held a safety summit to address safety concerns and rebuild trust after an armed student incident at Gresham High School.

A high school football game between Tillamook and Milwaukie was stopped due to alleged racial slurs. Investigations are ongoing, with both schools and the OSAA involved in addressing the incident.

Multnomah County has added over 250 new recovery and stabilization beds, addressing the care shortfall for substance use and mental health crises, with a focus on long-term support and culturally-tailored services.

Oregon's Governor Tina Kotek requests a major disaster declaration from President Biden after a devastating wildfire season, seeking federal aid for affected communities.

Clackamas County offers multiple ways for citizens to vote in the general election, including mail or 24/7 drop sites, with additional voter services and ballot tracking for convenience and transparency.

The James Beard Public Market Foundation has secured a location in downtown Portland for a year-round public market, reviving a plan dormant since 2016. Support from the city and tourism agencies is set to make it a culinary and cultural hub by 2026.

A woman injured in a Hazelwood traffic incident has died. The involved vehicle was impounded, the driver interviewed, and the incident remains under investigation. Public tips are requested. This marks Portland's 55th traffic-related death this year.

Seventeen people are indicted for allegedly stealing over $2.4 million from the SNAP program according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon.

Oregon's Governor Kotek has requested federal disaster aid after a devastating wildfire season, highlighting the impact on six counties and the potential benefits of FEMA assistance.

A La Grande convenience store worker was cited for theft after an undercover sting revealed they tried to claim a $25,000 winning lottery ticket as their own.

TriMet in Portland has launched a Security Operations Center for 24/7 surveillance and installed Blue Light phones on the MAX train lines to increase rider safety.

The Clark County Council has updated its end-of-year meeting schedule for 2024, including specific dates and times for meetings, with some weeks free from meetings.