Portland's forecast includes partly sunny skies, stable temperatures around 36 degrees, and light to no wind, with a pattern of cloudy evenings and slightly warmer, sunny days ahead.

The new City Administrator's Report from North Bend details municipal spending, law enforcement tech upgrades, community events, environmental projects, and an investment in early literacy.

Washington County has launched an online permitting portal, BDAS, enhancing the building project process by allowing online application submissions and project management.

Hillsboro City Council approved utility rate adjustments for 2025 & 2026 to maintain essential services, with tiered water billing to encourage conservation and utility assistance for residents struggling with payments.

Mari Watanabe was appointed to Oregon House District 34, filling the vacancy left by Lisa Reynolds. She brings experience from the private sector and public service.

The Oregon DEQ has issued an air quality advisory for Klamath, southern Lake County, and La Pine due to stagnant air trapping pollutants. Residents should check the Air Quality Index and follow burn restrictions.

Portland's The Belmont Goats are seeking a new, permanent pasture for their aging herd, as their current lease expires and the land is slated for development.

Low levels of Cryptosporidium were found in Portland's Bull Run Watershed, the city's water source. No treatment is in place yet, but a filtration system is planned by 2027. People with weak immune systems are advised to consult their doctors.

Justin Timberlake joined Portland's BikeBusPDX initiative, riding to school with local kids, an event aligning with his concert tour stop in the city.

Portland will see a clearer afternoon with a high of 46°F after a cloudy morning. Nighttime may bring patchy frost, and the week ahead looks mostly sunny with highs in the upper 40s and nightly frost expected.

Oregon replaces its 2021 building code with the new 2025 OEESC, derived from ASHRAE 90.1-2022 standards, offering a six-month grace period for commercial permit applicants to choose between codes.

Sheriff Angela Brandenburg was sworn in for a second term in Clackamas County, focusing on jail reform, recruitment, and data-driven law enforcement strategies.

Nearly 5,000 Oregon healthcare workers are on strike, the state's largest ever, with no end date set, potentially disrupting services during a busy health season.