Oregon Housing and Community Services is funding the creation and preservation of 340 affordable homes across five developments, with $40 million in aid for affordable housing projects soon to follow.

Medford Police Department opens registration for its 2026 Citizens Academy, providing a 12-week educational experience into police operations, with lectures and activities.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek opposes the unexplained deployment of Texas National Guard troops to Oregon, challenging its legality and potential federal overreach.

An altercation in Portland led to a police shooting, injuring suspect Bryan Velasco-Ruelas. Officers Foster and Smith are on leave pending the investigation; a video of the incident has been released.

Portland's weather forecast predicts sunny days transitioning to rain by the weekend, with comfortable temperatures and breezy conditions at the start.

Portland Parks & Recreation partners with Bridgetown Construction & Landscaping to plant trees in areas lacking greenery, aiming to enhance the urban canopy.

Detectives identified 34-year-old Ezequiel Avila-Ruiz as the victim of the partial remains found in the Tualatin River, suspected of being a homicide victim.

Oregon's Embark education savings plan earns "High Honors" from Saving For College for its performance and a tax credit. With $286 million in new contributions in 2024, assets now top $3.3 billion.

Oregon's AG announces win in lawsuit against Trump-era immigration conditions on crime victim grants, ensuring $1.4 billion in aid without such stipulations.

Oregon joins Cybersecurity Awareness Month, emphasizing online safety with CISA and NCA, and highlights actions like using strong passwords and multifactor authentication to improve cyber defenses.

Portland expanded its Street Response program for mental health crises, now operating from 6 a.m. to midnight with a new number, 503-823-7773, in addition to 911.

The Portland Police confirmed Talmage L. Ellis, 57, was fatally stabbed in Dawson Park, ruling it a homicide. The investigation continues with an appeal for the public's help.

Washington state strengthens immigrant rights through an executive order establishing an Immigration Sub-Cabinet for better coordination among agencies.