The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) celebrates three years of enhancing the state's disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.

Oregon Senate passes House Bill 2024 to address the behavioral health workforce shortage, now awaiting the governor's approval. The bill will provide grants for training and support professionals in mental health services.

Medford urges safety for the Fourth of July, highlighting high wildfire risk and detailing guidelines for using fireworks responsibly to prevent accidents and fines.

Upcoming roadworks in Medford on June 25-26 will cause lane closures on Bullock Road, Springbrook Road, and Crater Lake Avenue, affecting traffic flow and requiring detours.

Washington County Board of Commissioners approves the 2025-26 Road Maintenance Program, focusing on infrastructure upkeep, cost-saving strategies, and minimal disruption to travelers.

Authorities have arrested suspect Loony John Franklin Toon after a high-risk search operation involving U.S. Marshals and SWAT. Details of the charges are not yet disclosed.

Oregon has created a new bill to ease the licensure process for internationally trained doctors, potentially alleviating the state's primary care provider shortage.

Oregon lawmakers advance a substantial transportation investment plan, aiming to improve roads, bridges, and transit systems while ensuring ODOT accountability. The bill represents extensive legislative research and public input.

A fatal stabbing occurred in Southeast Portland, prompting a police investigation. The suspect remains at large, and the victim's identity is undisclosed.

Police arrested Luis Morales for a stabbing in Woodburn; the victim is stable. After an extensive search, Morales was caught without further incident.

A fatal single-vehicle crash in Washington County, Oregon, claimed the life of Jeannine Bradvice, 72, when her car hit a tree. Speed is being investigated as a possible factor.

City of Portland's Proposed Draft for the Public Infrastructure Environmental Code Project seeks to update city environmental ordinances to balance infrastructure upgrades with protection of natural spaces.

Portland is set for a wet and windy start to the week with a 100% chance of rain and gusts up to 21 mph. Conditions will improve with a mostly sunny Sunday and high temperatures expected to reach the low 80s by Monday and Tuesday.