Governor Kotek declares a state of emergency in Jefferson County, Oregon, due to severe drought conditions, enabling state assistance for affected sectors.

Multnomah County begins budget rebalancing amidst cuts, threatening essential services and public safety funding, impacting housing, healthcare, and more. Public meetings are scheduled to address the issue.

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson opposes President Trump's threat to send federal troops, stating zero are necessary, and criticizes potential for violence.

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office held an awards ceremony to honor staff and community members for their exceptional efforts and introduced new accolades.

Adam M. Caldwell, 43, was sentenced to four years in prison for attempted sexual abuse of a minor in a Portland Fred Meyer store, with an order to register as a sex offender upon release.

Portland officials, influenced by Vienna's housing policy, consider housing a human right and seek reform based on Vienna's practices of land banking and tenant protections.

Oregon authorities have closed mussel harvesting from the Columbia River to the Siuslaw River in Florence due to elevated toxin levels, affecting both recreational and commercial gatherers.

Portland Police Bureau inducted 22 new officers, their largest class since 1999, reflecting successful recruitment efforts and a focus on community service standards.

A man was fatally shot in Portland's Parkrose neighborhood; police are investigating and have closed nearby roads. No suspect information has been released. The community is concerned about rising shootings.

Attorney General Rayfield and 20 other states won a court order to protect SNAP recipients' privacy from a federal data request by the Trump administration.

North Bend Fire & Rescue is competing against the Coos Bay Fire Department in a creative food can construction challenge, benefiting local charities Bus Jam and South Coast Food Share.

Washington and Oregon have recalled a bird feed over concerns it spreads Palmer amaranth, an invasive weed. The feed sold at Albertsons, Safeway, and Haggen is being returned or disposed of to prevent further spread.

Kyle Gossling was arrested near Estacada Schools after firing shots in his home; no one was injured, and he surrendered peacefully to Clackamas County Sheriff's deputies.