Oregon's Department of Revenue will close its Taxpayer Services Call Center and Salem Payment Center on September 25, 2025, for staff training. Other services remain available.

Washington County Emergency Management emphasizes the importance of community in disaster preparedness, highlighting benefits such as shared resources, diverse skills, and mutual assistance.

An 18-year-old was arrested in Albany for a 2023 homicide, with his extradition to Multnomah County and charges of first-degree manslaughter announced.

OEM Oregon launches a job board to connect job seekers with emergency telecommunicator roles across the state, aiming to address the staffing shortage in public safety.

Oregon's Governor Kotek implemented a strategy for easy, affordable vaccine access ahead of virus season, aligning with WCHA recommendations and ensuring coverage through state healthcare agencies.

Oregon's Attorney General warns of scammers using EBT skimmers to steal from the state's needy, especially in rural areas, with a 50% rise in theft since July.

Two Honduran nationals were extradited to the U.S. to face fentanyl trafficking charges in Oregon and have pleaded not guilty. They were arrested in Honduras and extradited in September 2025, with their trial set for November 2025.

Portland's weather forecast includes sunny days with highs near 80°F and nights around 53°F, with a chance of rain starting Saturday night and possible thunderstorms on Sunday, turning mostly sunny later.

A suspicious backpack in a public bathroom at Sunset Beach State Recreation Site prompted a bomb squad response, but no injuries occurred as the device was safely disarmed.

Multnomah County seeks a new director for its expanding Preschool for All program, focusing on equitable early learning and aiming to serve 11,000 children by 2030.

Oregon's LSTA Advisory Council sets a virtual meeting for September 29, 2025, to discuss library funding and business.

A HazMat incident at Naval Station Everett led to evacuation and a response by fire and HazMat teams; the suspicious substance was deemed nonhazardous.

Portland's City Council VP pushes for a safety resolution to cut traffic deaths as part of the Vision Zero initiative, with a supporting rally planned.