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.

Fairview's Budget Committee will discuss the 2025-26 fiscal year budgets starting May 5, with public meetings and availability of documents online from May 6.

Oregon lawmakers consider a bill to end vote-by-mail, favoring in-person voting with ID, drawing public debate and looking to reverse a system in place since 1998.

The closure of Hawthorne Bridge for a gear installation has been postponed due to additional engineering work, delaying traffic disruptions for a month.

Governor Tina Kotek declared an emergency in southeastern Oregon due to severe flooding affecting Harney County and the Burns Paiute Reservation, prompting state aid and community alertness.

The McMinnville Public Library event on April 7 assists eligible Yamhill County taxpayers in claiming federal and state tax credits, with free e-filing help provided.