Multnomah County recognizes August as National Black Business Month, led by Commissioner Singleton, spotlighting Black-owned enterprises with various events and a historic proclamation.

Oregon's Clackamas and Washington Counties allocated grants to seven organizations to curb tobacco use, focusing on youths and marginalized communities, for programs to run from 2024 to 2025.

Portland police recovered seven stolen vehicles, three firearms, and arrested nine individuals in their 61st stolen vehicle operation with other law enforcement agencies.

Aubrey A. Edwards was charged with multiple arson-related offenses after a series of fires in Portland and is now in custody as the investigation continues.

Shortstack Belmont, a new 35-unit housing project in Portland, aims to provide affordable, energy-efficient homes for middle-income earners. It's backed by a $6 million OHCS award and emphasizes sustainable design and community inclusion.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek criticizes the EPA's plans to roll back the 2009 Endangerment Finding, affirming Oregon's commitment to climate science-based policies.

Oregon's Department of Human Services updated its brand identity to be more inclusive and avoid confusion with the federal DHS, with a new logo, colors, and ADA-compliant typography.

An individual was arrested on suspicion of arson following two fires in Eugene, threatening local encampments and causing the loss of a woman's belongings.

A free mattress recycling event is being held in North Bend, Oregon on August 9, allowing residents to dispose of any size and condition mattresses and box springs, with a limit of 5 per household.

A stolen vehicle chase in Portland injured two pedestrians after the fleeing driver crashed. The suspect was apprehended; the crash is under investigation.

An 18-year-old was arrested following a November shooting at an apartment complex, with no injuries reported. The arrest resulted from a joint Eugene and Springfield Police investigation.

A 66-year-old man was killed by a train in Southeast Salem despite the train crew's efforts to avoid the collision. Traffic was affected during the investigation.

A man wanted for burglary in Fresno was arrested in Eugene after being located at a restaurant. He was detained without incident and charged as a fugitive from justice.