Nurses at Providence Oregon hospitals reached a tentative deal after a 26-day strike, improving working conditions and pay, but St. Vincent's hospitalists continue striking.

The report shows Portland's zoning changes increased middle housing production, improving affordability with duplexes, triplexes, and other units becoming common.

ODHS OREM announces grant recipients for Oregon's Resilience Hubs and Networks program, with $10 million allocated to 87 organizations for emergency preparedness and resilience.

Clark County Election Office will perform a manual audit of 600 random ballots from the Vancouver School District proposition on February 12 for accuracy verification. Public can observe; last-minute voting registrations are on February 11.

Councilor Morillo is advocating for safety improvements on SE Cesar Chavez Blvd after a recent tragic incident, planning to work with PBOT and the Transportation and Infrastructure committee.

The City Auditor's Office in Portland has adopted new interim HR rules, allowing public comment until March 2, 2025.

The Eugene City Council approved five tax exemptions for low-income housing projects, sustaining 291 affordable units in partnership with local school districts.

The "Clack-A-Mole" TBM completed a ½-mile excavation for a new pipeline in Clackamas County, marking a milestone in the region's infrastructure development.

A house fire in North Bend resulted in the death of 40-year-old Kayla Pagent, despite firefighters' rescue efforts. The fire was caused by an unattended open flame, with no foul play involved.

Due to county work on Burnside Bridge, a section of the Better Naito bike and pedestrian path will close intermittently on weekdays, with detours via the Waterfront Park.

Oregon Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner advocates for HB 2200 to protect the state's retirement fund from risks associated with carbon-intensive investments.

Knife River is advancing Phase 3 of the Foothill Road project, causing detours and delays, with more construction and waterline installation underway, aiming for a mid-February 2025 reopening.

The Big Pipe Project in Portland celebrated a year without sewer overflows, contributing to the purity of the Willamette River and showcasing the city's dedication to waterway stewardship and public health.