Clackamas County saw a low voter turnout of 20.3% for the May 20, 2025 Special District Election, with 62,268 ballots counted. Official results are due June 11, with future elections set for November 2025 and May 2026.

ODOT announces overnight closures of Morrison Bridge for inspections from May 27-30, with detours marked for drivers.

Advanced Precision Anodizing received Oregon OSHA's SHARP recognition for exemplary workplace safety and health management, marking a period free of injuries since 2022.

CISA integrated a seminar series into FEMA's online program to help businesses prepare for mass casualty events, enhancing public safety through public-private collaboration.

Ryan Michael Hancock was convicted of multiple sexual assault charges, including first-degree rape, in Washington County, with victims including intoxicated teenage girls.

The Washington County Budget Committee has approved a $2 billion budget for FY 2025-26, including a $20.5 million general fund gap closure, with significant cuts in services.

The first of four Portland Sunday Parkways drew the community for outdoor activities, with a 2-mile bike and 3.6-mile walk path, featuring food trucks and entertainment. The event, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, promotes health and community.

Oregon committees will review grant applications for preserving historic properties and archaeological sites, with upcoming Zoom meetings to deliberate and provide recommendations.

An 18-year-old driver, Ayden Heard, was charged with manslaughter after a UTV crash on Sauvie Island killed a juvenile passenger. The incident is under investigation.

Ex-Canby police sergeant Scott Farmer died by suicide after exchanging gunfire with Oregon City police responding to a domestic disturbance. The involved officer is on leave pending investigation.

The Portland Police Bureau's Human Trafficking Unit, partnering with other agencies, has made several arrests related to human trafficking in Northeast Portland, with attention to victim recovery and support.

The City of Gresham will launch its new online public records request system, JustFOIA, on May 20, offering a convenient way to submit and track requests.

Portland expects mixed weather with showers and partly sunny spells, temperatures around 50°F, and humidity at 81%, per the National Weather Service forecast.