Clark County seeks eco-conscious volunteers for the Solid Waste Advisory Commission, with two positions open. Successful candidates will advise on waste management issues and reflect the county’s diversity. Applications are due by March 31.

Portland will host the 4th Annual Women in Public Safety Event to honor and attract women to public safety careers. Over 20 agencies will participate, offering mentorship and networking opportunities.

Hillsboro, Washington County, and Metro held a groundbreaking for a new 75-bed year-round homeless shelter with onsite services, funded partly by the Metro Supportive Housing Services measure.

The Toledo Public Library will offer free tax assistance on March 11, helping Lincoln County residents use IRS Direct File and Direct File Oregon systems.

The NWS forecast predicts a mix of rain and cloudy conditions for Portland, with varying chances of showers throughout the week and temperatures in the 40s and 50s.

Oregon State Police fatally shot a suspect at an Army Aviation Support Facility in Salem; no other injuries were reported. An investigation led by the Salem PD is ongoing.

Portland's Urban Forestry's 2024 Yard Tree Giveaway was successful, distributing 2,910 trees, with a focus on equity and servicing Priority Service Areas in the city.

The City of Portland supports small businesses with a Resource Fair in collaboration with APANO, offering workshops, networking, and resources for entrepreneurs.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle on Highway 99 in Lane County, Oregon. The driver and passenger were uninjured, and no charges have been filed.

Oregon's ODHS Tax Infrastructure Grant Program aids low-income filers with free tax services at OSU and WOU, where students work to process returns, offer assistance, and provide financial relief.

Multnomah County helped 2,469 people exit homelessness and provided shelter access to 6,288 in six months, despite a looming financial crisis threatening future progress.

Medford announces lane closures due to construction projects, including a storm inlet replacement and road surface repairs, affecting traffic from February 25-27, 2025.

A downed tree and power lines have closed N.W. Thompson Road in northwest Portland, with crews working on clearance and drivers advised to use alternate routes.