Stella-Jones Corp. in Oregon has pleaded guilty to 10 counts of unlawful water pollution, leading to a $250,000 fine and a 3-year probation with environmental compliance conditions.

Portland's NE Shaver Street sidewalk construction delayed beyond fall 2025 due to design issues and city demands. PBOT to update project signs with "2026" stickers and is working to confirm a new timeline.

The Portland Police Bureau warns of a planned car event in southeast Portland and states that officers will act against reckless driving, with past events leading to arrests and vehicle seizures.

Evergreen Public Schools postpones the start of the 2025-26 school year to September 2 amid ongoing union negotiations.

The NWS has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Portland due to expected highs of 97-103°F and minimal overnight cooling. Health risks and an Air Quality Advisory are also noted.

A motorcyclist died in a crash with a car driven by a 16-year-old on Northeast Marine Drive, Portland; speed is cited as a factor. No arrests made; case under review by the DA.

Portland's Mayor and Multnomah County Chair have declared a State of Emergency in response to a severe heatwave, implementing measures to assist residents and bolster city services.

The Portland Housing Bureau exceeded its affordable housing goal, creating 1,551 homes with the $258.4M bond, surpassing the 1,300 target set in 2016.

Multnomah County Board voted to keep current Preschool for All tax thresholds, deferring inflation adjustments. The program is expanding and has reached priority populations, with a goal of universal access by 2030.

The National Weather Service in Portland has issued an extreme heat warning, predicting temperatures up to 103°F and advising residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses.

Portland's SW Tichner Drive reopens after crews removed 3,406 tons of debris from a March landslide; further repairs on a damaged catchment wall to continue without road closures.

The Gresham Senior Center in Oregon is a hub of socialization and cool refuge, offering meals, activities, and air conditioning for seniors seeking to escape the heat and avoid isolation.

Medford funds Teen Intervene program in local schools to address teen substance abuse, partnering with OnTrack Rogue Valley and Jackson County Health & Human Services.