The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office thanked 911 call-takers and dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecom Week, featuring Comfort Dog Burton's visit on social media.

Multnomah County Commissioners approved a $100,000 investment for an economic revitalization strategy, aiming for broad growth and collaboration across the region.

Celebration was held at the Oregon State Capitol for the artistic and intellectual contributions of students to the Oregon Blue Book, with Secretary of State Tobias Read honoring winners.

Portland Parks & Recreation invites volunteers to help with weeding and mulching at Columbia Children's Arboretum on April 19, offering refreshments and tools.

Cryptosporidium was detected in Portland water; no health threat found, but a filtration system is planned for 2027. No precautions advised, but immunocompromised individuals should consult doctors.

Scammers are impersonating Multnomah County Sheriff's Office employees, using real names and spoofing caller IDs to demand immediate payment for fake warrants or fines, usually by gift card or cryptocurrency. MCSO warns these calls are fraudulent.

Keizer, Oregon, has successfully graduated from Oregon OSHA’s Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) after five years of safety improvements.

The article discusses Portland's Bull Run Watershed, highlighting its importance, climatic changes, and the myth of Bigfoot, with insights from Program Manager Kristin Anderson.

ODHS has joined local, state, and tribal partners to support flood relief and recovery in Harney County, contributing manpower, sanitation facilities, and coordinating with organizations for long-term aid.

Rafael Gonzalez-Rodriguez Jr. was convicted on 58 sex abuse charges involving two girls in Portland. He faces life imprisonment with a mandatory minimum of 25 years.

Stephen Hayes, 38, died attempting to prevent his bike's theft; Johnathan Matthews, 31, has been charged with murder and other offenses related to the incident in Hood River.

The Oregon DOJ indicted 19 individuals for allegedly defrauding the SNAP program by using stolen credentials to buy and sell baby formula on the black market.

Michael Wormington was indicted for sexual abuse of minors and unlawful delivery of marijuana after victims reported long-term abuse involving alcohol and drugs. He is currently in Washington County Jail, with authorities seeking more information.