Commissioner Meieran requests a 90-day pause on a $2 million drug deflection center amid safety concerns and tension with a nearby preschool, as Multnomah County grapples with the new model.

Oregon is facing an extreme wildfire season with over 1.2 million acres burned and at least 1,261 fires ignited. Efforts are underway to aid affected communities.

Lincoln City celebrates the opening of Wecoma Place, an affordable housing complex for Echo Mountain Fire survivors and residents, with 44 homes and essential amenities.

Portland parents are cycling more to set a healthy and environmentally friendly example for their kids, backed by the city's robust cycling infrastructure and community initiatives.

Central Precinct officers conducted a theft sting, arresting nine people and recovering $910 worth of stolen goods on August 10, 2024. Charges include theft, weapon possession, and outstanding warrants.

A fatal crash in Clackamas County involving a car and pedestrians, an 81-year-old and his 41-year-old son, both from Boring, resulted in their deaths. The driver remained at the scene; the cause is under investigation.

Oregon OSHA has proposed new safety standards for employer-provided housing, focusing on agricultural worker protections, compliance, and living conditions, with a public hearing process for transparency.

A 21-year-old man faces a 16-count indictment for leading a multi-state car theft ring targeting muscle cars, employing devices to steal the vehicles, and using social media for sales.

Portland Police seized a large quantity of drugs, including meth, fentanyl, and heroin, with a value of around $2 million, as part of a highway interdiction on I-5.

The Oregon DEQ extended an air quality advisory for Portland due to high ozone; residents are warned of health risks and advised to limit outdoor activities.

Level 3 evacuations are underway between Oregon City and Canby due to a wildfire by Highway 99 East, closing nearby lanes; shelters are open for residents and animals.

Kendall Reid has been appointed as the new Parks & Recreation Director for Hillsboro, a role he will assume on August 30 after a thorough nationwide search.

The Portland Housing Bureau awarded over $40 million to Home Forward and Urban League of Portland for a 230-unit affordable housing project in the Broadway Corridor, with construction starting in 2026.