Portland Police Chief Urges Multnomah County for Immediate Opening of 24/7 Sobering Center
Portland Police Chief Bob Day calls for the immediate opening of a 24/7 sobering center to address public safety and taxpayer concerns, ahead of a scheduled deflection center opening and the implementation of a new bill.
Backyard BBQ Blazes, Two-Alarm Fires Ravage Homes in North Portland and North Bend
A fire in North Portland sparked by a barbecue grill damaged two homes and left seven people displaced; the cause is under investigation. Another fire hit Wilderness Rim, North Bend, affecting two homes without injuries, with investigations ongoing.
Oregon Boosts Fight Against Opioid Crisis with Over $13 Million for Addiction Treatment Programs
Oregon allocates over $13 million from opioid lawsuit settlements to bolster addiction treatment programs across the state, with particular support for underserved areas and collaboration between jails and service providers.
I-84 Reopens in Eastern Oregon as Durkee Fire Rages On, Threatening Infrastructure and Communities
I-84 in Eastern Oregon has reopened after the Durkee Fire prompted closures. The fire remains at 0% containment and has created its own weather patterns. Residents are urged to follow evacuation guidelines amidst fire-fighting efforts.












