Oregon State Marine Board's Boating Safety Advocates are proactively engaging with boaters for safety education and feedback ahead of the summer season.

The 2025 RADIO Conference in Oregon focused on upgrading public safety networks, featuring strategies and tech advancements to improve emergency response communications.

WES and SOLVE held their annual cleanup event, where volunteers removed 791 pounds of litter from Gladstone's Meldrum Bar Park, reinforcing their commitment to waterway preservation.

An audit revealed that Multnomah County overpaid $78,000 for recruiting services due to poor contract oversight, but plans to address the issue are in place.

Portland Water Bureau is addressing a significant water main break near NE Airport Way and NE 148th Avenue, urging drivers to take detours and heed flagger instructions, impacting westbound and southbound traffic.

Portland police investigate a shooting involving a preschool security officer; all children are confirmed safe.

Oregon's audit reveals a behavioral health system crisis, with recommendations for the OHA to address data collection issues, funding, planning, and Tribal collaboration.

The Ombudsman's Office report reveals fire safety concerns at Cherry Blossom Townhomes due to potential non-compliance with the Fire Code, raising questions about access road width and building height regulations.

Washington County's latest Homeless Count shows increases in sheltered individuals and efforts to improve data accuracy, but economic factors continue to drive new cases of homelessness.

Courtney Neron was appointed to Oregon Senate District 13, succeeding the late Senator Aaron Woods, bringing her educational background and experience from the Oregon House to the role.

A DUI suspect was fatally stabbed by a Clark County deputy during a struggle at a weigh station; the incident occurred after the suspect reportedly tried to grab the deputy's firearm.

A 22-year-old man, Ahanu Johnson, was found dead at a Gresham mobile home park and police are investigating it as a homicide. The public is urged to provide any information.

Sutherlin Chamber of Commerce is designated as the new Rural Regional Main Street Hub by Oregon Main Street, part of a program aimed at revitalizing rural communities.