Oregon's Department of Emergency Management unveils its 2025-28 Homeland Security Strategy to improve state preparedness for natural, technological, and human-caused threats.

Oregon unveils its 2025-28 Homeland Security Strategy to enhance preparedness for natural and manmade threats, focusing on intelligence, infrastructure, counterterrorism, medical readiness, and all-hazards preparedness.

Oregon's Department of Veterans’ Affairs partners with Coquille Indian Tribe to improve tribal veterans' access to benefits, including appointing a Tribal Veterans Service Officer.

Bob Cozzie has been named interim deputy city administrator for public safety in Portland, overseeing essential services including police and fire departments.

The article reports on the Butte Creek Fire in central Oregon, which has burned over 1,700 acres and threatened structures, with a multi-agency response including local firefighters and federal resources.

The Butte Creek Fire in central Oregon has grown to 3,000 acres, burning grass, brush, and timber near Clarno. Residents are urged to prep for evacuation and reduce fire spread risk.

An explosion from a burning car in Lebanon, Oregon, killed one person and injured two firefighters. Fire crews battled to prevent the fire from spreading to a nearby house. The cause is under investigation.

The NWS predicts mixed weather for Portland on Memorial Day with a 40% chance of morning showers and a high of 69°F, but conditions will improve with warmth and sunshine expected later in the week.

Manuel Castillo Garza IV has died after a security officer-involved shooting in Wilsonville. The Portland Police Homicide Unit is now investigating the case and seeking information from the public.

A Portland parking lot conflict led to a car chase, an arrest, and firearm seizures after Saturday morning gunfire. Police apprehended one suspect; another fled but was caught. Charges include eluding and reckless driving.

Governor Tina Kotek and First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson visited Jackson County to discuss local issues, including housing, education, economic development, and recovering from the Almeda Fire.

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office uses social media to urge seat belt use, citing high fatality stats for unrestrained occupants and intensifying enforcement efforts.

The U.S. Attorney's Office in Oregon is attempting to recover $6.7 million for Portland, funds linked to a scam where a fraudster posed as a contractor employee to steal municipal money.