The Washington County Sheriff's Office conducted an active shooter training exercise at Glencoe High School, emphasizing response strategies and integrating medical aid.

Multnomah County commissioners approve a 38-unit tiny home village in Southeast Portland to address homelessness, with a total of 2,934 shelter beds planned.

The ODHS blog post encourages empathetic conversations during the holidays to provide support and inform loved ones about available resources for those in need.

Portland invites residents to name five snowplows in a contest run by the Portland Bureau of Transportation, with submissions open from Dec. 23 to Jan. 5.

A pedestrian, Glenn Curtis Watkins, was struck and killed by a vehicle on Highway 97 in Oregon. The driver, Steven Thomas Lakey, was unharmed, and the Oregon State Police are investigating the incident.

The City of Eugene announced holiday closures for city services, including early closures and some facilities remaining open like the airport, while emergency services operate as usual.

The Oregon DFR warns of an upcoming EFD system outage from January 1-5, urging filers to complete submissions by December 31, 2024, to avoid non-compliance.

The City of Salem received a $546,530 grant for the Minto Island Conservation Area to help improve its ecology and support the West Forest Restoration Project.

Multnomah County's new deflection program has engaged 133 people in recovery services over three months, with the local police and a dedicated care center aiding in diverting individuals away from the criminal system.

The Portland Police recently conducted a drug interdiction mission that resulted in multiple arrests, significant drug, and cash seizures, and some individuals diverted into support programs.

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Jail in Oregon is the first in the state to be accredited by the NCCHC for mental health services, adding to its accreditations for health and opioid treatment programs.

Portland and Multnomah County are funding 200 new emergency shelter beds with a $750,000 investment in response to the predicted cold weather from La Niña, enhancing their existing network of shelters for the homeless.

Oregon has partnered with AmeriCorps NCCC to integrate young volunteers into their emergency response strategies via an MOU, enhancing preparedness and recovery efforts.