Portland Police Bureau reports crime rates have dropped near new overnight shelters, with significant declines in personal and property crimes while drug-related crimes increased due to policy changes.

Portland's art scene is receiving a financial boost, with grants of up to $5,000 available from the Regional Arts & Culture Council’s Portland Arts Project Grant Program until September 24, 2025.

Clackamas County seeks a community member to join its Internal Audit Oversight Committee to promote government transparency and integrity. Application deadline: October 31, 2025.

Search efforts for Ralph Sawyer, who went missing in the Mount Hood National Forest, continue as volunteers and rescue teams dedicate extensive time and resources.

Adena Long resigned as director of Portland Parks & Recreation after over six years, having guided the department through challenges and initiated several programs.

Registration for the 2025 Oregon Women Veterans Conference on September 27th is open, offering women veterans a chance to network and access resources.

The Portland Water Bureau report details the quality of the city's water, which undergoes over 11,000 annual tests, managed by field tester Thomas Krause and his team.

The Portland police led a joint mission targeting illegal drug activity in North Portland, resulting in arrests, outreach to addicts, and seizure of drugs and firearms.

An officer discovered illegal drugs and a loaded gun in a vehicle at Skinner Butte Park, Eugene, leading to the arrest of 19-year-old Logan Michael Siddons.

Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act to address the Highland Fire in Crook County, enabling the Oregon State Fire Marshal to provide additional firefighting resources.

Search efforts for Ralph Sawyer, a 52-year-old mountain biker, have increased after he disappeared near Mount Hood. Despite finding his car and phone, he remains missing. Multiple search teams and an Oregon National Guard helicopter are involved.

A man was fatally stabbed in Portland's Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood. Police detained a male suspect and are not seeking others. An investigation is underway.

Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilizes the Blue Incident Management Team and additional task forces to combat the Highland Fire in Crook County, with evacuation orders in place and officials stressing wildfire prevention.