Restoration of the historic Thompson Elk Fountain in downtown Portland has begun, led by the Portland Water Bureau, with environmental upgrades included.

Oregon faces critical transportation service impacts as 483 ODOT workers are laid off, with more expected, due to budget constraints, as announced by Governor Kotek.

The Benton County Sheriff's Office used Facebook to share that in 2023, speeding contributed to 29% of traffic deaths, totaling 11,775 fatalities. They stressed the importance of respecting speed limits for safety.

Medford faces a series of road and lane closures from July 7 to August 8, 2025, for infrastructure improvements, utility work, and road maintenance. Traffic is expected to be impacted citywide.

A commercial vehicle driver died in a collision in Lake County, Oregon, after a van driven by Daniel Klinkert entered an intersection and collided with Nicholas Cardoza's truck.

One person was killed and another injured in a shooting at a gated golf course community near Burien; the shooter is unidentified and an investigation is ongoing.

Central Oregon's future appears brighter with investments from the state's 2025-2027 budget, according to local legislators. Funds will improve public services like safety, mental health, and healthcare.

A missing 75-year-old man in Portland was found by the Washington County Sheriff's Office using a Project Lifesaver bracelet after falling into a ravine.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed Executive Order 25-09 banning cell phones in public K-12 schools to improve student mental health and academic performance.

Portland police arrested Dashawn D. Clay, 41, for a March shooting, following a tactical operation by SERT. No injuries were reported in the original incident.

Medford is initiating road and lane closures from June 30th to early July for utility upgrades, including fiber optic installations, which may cause traffic delays and parking issues.

After the failure of the Oregon Transportation Reinvestment Package, Portland's PBOT warns of setbacks in road safety and maintenance due to lack of state funds.

Oregon Governor Kotek praises legislative progress on homelessness, mental health, education, and wildfire preparedness but is disappointed with the lack of action on transportation system upgrades.