Oregon is battling a severe wildfire season with 1.2 million acres burned and over 1,261 fires recorded. Eastern Oregon faces megafires, with evacuations affecting thousands. A pilot died fighting the fires, and over 100 structures are destroyed.

Portland and Multnomah County are transitioning to Ranked Choice Voting for elections, with education campaigns underway to familiarize voters with the new system.

Hillsboro is encouraging resident feedback on their 2035 Community Plan Update by offering prizes, with recent winners posted on their website. Various rewards are offered for increasing levels of participation.

An individual was arrested in Lane County, Oregon for starting a fire by illegally burning garbage on BLM land. BLM rangers and local deputies apprehended the arsonist, highlighting human-caused wildfire risks.

Sheriff O'Donnell refuses to book individuals for homelessness and calls for sustainable solutions over temporary incarceration, correcting a previous communication error about booking policies.

A heat advisory is issued for the Portland Metro Area, with temperatures potentially reaching 102°F. Residents are urged to take precautions against heat-related illnesses.

The article informs Portland residents of a survey to decide on new designs for the Burnside Bridge, part of a seismic resilience project, with a deadline for participation.

A car crash on Highway 14 in Vancouver led to a fiery scene, with two hospitalized, one critically, after a vehicle caught fire and a man was trapped inside.

A man was fatally shot in Portland's Lloyd District, and police are investigating the incident with no immediate arrests made. The victim's identity is withheld pending family notification.

Sophia Smith scored twice, leading the U.S. Women's Soccer team to a 4-1 Olympic quarterfinal win over Germany.

The Grant County Sheriff's Office confirmed the death of James Bailey Maxwell, a 74-year-old pilot, in an air tanker crash while fighting a wildfire in Oregon.

The fourth Hong Phat Supercenter opened in Southeast Portland, offering Asian groceries, cultural events, and creating job opportunities in a space previously occupied by Walmart.

The Oregon DFR has issued a warning about the risks of assigning insurance claim benefits to third parties, advising homeowners to understand their rights and the implications of such agreements.