Hillsboro provides $200,000 to aid local nonprofits supporting community members affected by ICE actions, focusing on legal aid, food, and rent assistance.

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield won a court order stopping federal fines over SNAP operations, protecting food assistance amid legal clashes with the Trump administration.

The Oregon Coast was named one of the best travel destinations for 2026 by BBC Travel, praised for its natural beauty, accessibility, and commitment to sustainable tourism.

A male pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run on Northeast Prescott Street in Portland’s Sumner neighborhood. Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact them, referencing case number 25-339849.

Portland Water Bureau finds Cryptosporidium in the city's water supply, with potential health risks for the immunocompromised. No immediate precautions required, filtration planned by 2027.

Portland schools will get $8.1 million for arts education in the 2025-26 academic year from the Arts Access Fund, benefitting over 28,000 students and employing arts teachers.

The Oregon Transportation Commission approved the next phase of the I-5 Rose Quarter Project, with a focus on collaboration and community engagement for the $167 million phase starting in 2027.

Multnomah County Sheriff's Office intensifies DUII enforcement over the holidays to prevent impaired driving, offering safety tips and enhanced patrols.

Fern Hill Road closed by officials between Taylor Way and Geiger Road due to high water levels, with permanent floodgates enforcing the measure for public safety.

Multnomah County proposes to exceed its Preschool for All growth target by allocating 7,460 seats for the 2026-27 year, doubling current capacity and providing significant savings for families.

Washington County's District Attorney's Office received a $1.5 million grant from Oregon to combat shoplifting and organized retail theft, marking the state's largest allocation for this purpose.

North Bend is converting the Keizer Bros. Hospital into workforce housing, balancing historical preservation, environmental safety, and funding concerns in the comprehensive redevelopment process.

Oregon boosts affordable housing development, financing 4,806 units, improving from 3,208 last year, despite supply issues. OHCS highlights streamlining with ORCA and earmarks funds for diverse projects, including veteran and elder homes.