Medford residents will experience traffic disruptions, including road closures and detours from April 5-11, due to various maintenance and construction projects throughout the city.

Medford approves a new 73-lot subdivision, Skyview Estates, on the north side, covering 17.59 acres on a 94.9-acre property for residential development.

Attorney General Dan Rayfield leads a coalition suing the Trump administration to protect libraries, museums, and minority businesses from an Executive Order that may shut down key federal agencies.

Police dog K-9 Hans helped arrest a fleeing U-Haul truck theft suspect, Gabriel Vogel, after multiple agencies collaborated to end a vehicle pursuit in Northeast Portland.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announces $3.4 million Housing 360 pilot program, aiming to house and support those with mental health issues and experiencing homelessness.

Clackamas County proposes changes to building codes fees, with a public hearing on April 10, 2025, and possible implementation on July 1, 2025. Details are online and hard copies are available.

Clackamas County's Development Direct permitting system will be down from April 22 to April 24 for efficiency upgrades; in-person and email options available for trade permits.

Oregon's Building Codes Division released free, permit-ready building plans for residential decks to simplify construction processes and has plans for more structures.

Governor Kotek declares April 13-19 Telecommunicators Appreciation Week to honor Oregon's public safety telecommunicators for their commitment and service.

A Clackamas County man was convicted of manslaughter and other charges after a fatal car crash while he was under the influence of psychedelic mushrooms.

An Astoria woman, Sally Cullen, suffered critical injuries while saving her daughter from a house fire. She is now in a burn center facing a difficult recovery.

The Prineville DMV is closed due to staffing issues; residents can visit the Oregon DMV website for services and info on REAL ID enforcement starting May 7, 2025.

Oregon AG Rayfield launches town halls, "Safeguarding Oregon: Federal Oversight Forums," to address federal overreach and other issues with local communities.