Portland Water Bureau starts using groundwater due to dry conditions, mixing it with the city’s primary water source to ensure an ample supply until fall.

Governor Tina Kotek calls for a special legislative session on August 29, 2025, to address Oregon's transportation funding crisis and prevent ODOT layoffs and service cutbacks.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek enacted HB 2065 and HB 2066, advancing microgrid technology to enhance power resilience and support local energy independence.

North Bend School Resource Officers complete D.A.R.E. instructor course to educate students on drug resistance and decision-making, as part of the Police Department's efforts to strengthen ties with youth.

Portland introduces updated permit review dashboards to promote transparency and improve the building permit process, with historical data back to 2020 and options to filter by work type.

Medford honored local heroes for their contributions to parks and recreation, with awards given to Bill Maentz and others for exemplary efforts in community service and events.

Non-profit Do Good Multnomah has acquired a North Portland hotel to create a veterans recovery shelter, in collaboration with Multnomah County, funded by a forgivable county loan.

The Oregon Humane Society reduces adoption fees by 50% for adult pets to address summer surge in shelter populations and includes care packages with each adoption.

Clackamas County, Oregon, offers tax savings through its Enterprise Zone Program to encourage investment and growth of qualified non-retail businesses, aiming to create jobs and stimulate the local economy.

Pier Pool in Portland's St. Johns neighborhood reopens after repairs, including plumbing and concrete work, with new paint and fencing, ready for summer swimmers.

The Cram Fire in Central Oregon has reached megafire status, covering 94,000 acres with homes at risk and complicating firefighting efforts due to windy conditions.

Tad Fergusson joins the Oregon State Treasury as the Director of Private Market Investments, bringing nearly three decades of experience to manage OPERF's assets.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill 3349 to help local volunteer groups, Rangeland Fire Protection Associations, fight wildfires by providing them with firefighting gear from the Oregon Department of Forestry.