Hillsboro streams construction of Fire Station 9 and the new Hillsboro Hops ballpark, offering live feeds and time-lapse views to engage the community and ensure transparency.

The Portland Unified Command is prepared for the inauguration with no current threats but will not tolerate criminal activity, urging coordination for safety.

Elijah Laray Thomas was sentenced to 10 years for the 2019 death of Quincy Gill after pleading guilty to second-degree manslaughter and unlawful weapon use.

The SSCC in Portland released a report detailing efforts to manage homelessness and public health, with 54 individuals offered shelter referrals, 38 accepted, and only 16 using the shelter overnight.

Portland's Mayor, Keith Wilson, directs all city managers and supervisors to return to full-time on-site work to improve collaboration, aligning with efforts to tackle homelessness and city safety.

Two roommates in Scappoose, one shot and one accused of attempted arson, were jailed after a domestic dispute at Green Meadows Mobile Home Park, as reported by local authorities and media outlets.

Authorities found human remains in the disappearance of Ryan Staggs, with a Toledo man arrested for murder, and the Lincoln County DA's Cold Case Unit's ongoing efforts leading to the discovery.

Timothy Paul Fitzgerald was convicted on multiple counts, including assault and kidnapping, for attacking a disabled, homeless woman after offering her money.

Oregon received a federal disaster declaration (FEMA-4854-DR-OR) following the 2024 Summer Fire Season, with StoryMaps playing a key role in detailing the impact and securing aid.

Champoeg State Heritage Area's B Loop campgrounds are available for bookings with construction pushed to late 2025, part of broader park improvements funded by Oregon's 2021 GO Bond projects.

Oregon State Parks has doubled the day-use parking fee to $10 at 25 parks from Jan 2, 2025, but annual pass prices remain unchanged. This is to support park operations and maintenance after 15 years without a fee increase.

New commissioners Meghan Moyer, Julia Brim-Edwards, and Vince Jones-Dixon were sworn into the Multnomah County Board on January 6, heralding a leadership change, in an event that drew regional leaders and was celebrated for its significance.

Washington County welcomed new and seasoned officials as they took their oaths of office, including Commissioner Nafisa Fai, Commissioner Jason Snider, and Sheriff Caprice Massey.