Clackamas WES awarded $300,000 in grants to 13 organizations for watershed protection efforts, including habitat restoration and education programs, funded by surface water revenues.

Erin Wardell is appointed as the new Assistant Director of Washington County's Department of Land Use & Transportation, bringing over a decade of experience in the field.

A man was fatally shot early morning in North Portland's Arbor Lodge area; the suspect remains at large, and police are investigating. No arrests have been made.

Commissioner Dan Ryan allocates $700,000 from development fees for a new splash pad at Portland's Kenilworth Park, with a total budget of $1.7 million. Completion is expected between 2028 and 2029.

Engage Hillsboro has significantly increased community engagement in city projects, reporting 80,000 site visits and 11,000 survey participants in its second year.

A man was found fatally injured at the Crown Court Apartments in Clackamas. Identified as Jefferson Smith Cates, his death is being investigated as a homicide. No arrests have been made, and witnesses are urged to provide information.

Law enforcement in Eugene, Oregon, arrested six individuals linked to a burglary ring that targeted affluent Asian community members, using disguises to blend in and evade detection. The arrests followed a coordinated sting operation.

Clark County law enforcement arrested eight people in a sting operation at Orchards Fred Meyer, targeting a retail theft ring. This action is part of a broader crackdown on retail theft in the area.

Portland Parks & Recreation's Free Lunch + Play program returns summer 2023, offering meals and activities citywide, with a focus on East Portland youth.

Clackamas County Clerk and Elections office received a $59,000 HAVCP grant to recruit, train, and pay local college students as temporary election workers for the 2024 General Election.

Athletes compete at Eugene's Hayward Field for a spot at the Paris 2024 Olympics; only the top three with the Olympic standard in each event will qualify. The trials run from June 21-30.

A stolen religious artifact, a monstrance, was recovered swiftly by Portland authorities after coordinated efforts by local law enforcement teams. The operation remains under investigation, with no arrests announced yet.

The Tigard Police Department is seeking a vandal responsible for extensive damages to new construction sites in Tigard and King City, with costs over $200,000.