Historic tours of Medford's Eastwood Cemetery, led by volunteer Steven Corelis, bring local history to life, with upcoming events on Nov. 12 and Jan. 14.

Oregon's Building Codes Division warns of a phishing scam targeting residents with false permit approval and payment requests via email. Officials urge verifying such demands with local offices directly.

The Medford Fire Department hosted HazMat training to enhance regional response capabilities for hazardous situations, involving local emergency crews.

Portland launches a sidewalk cleaning service in busy areas to enhance the city's cleanliness and safety as stated by the Public Environment Management Office.

Medford is offering Free Wood Debris Chipper Days for fire prevention, available on March 19-20 at two locations, for residents to chip clean wood debris.

Multnomah County officials prepare for SNAP benefit suspension, affecting around 143,000 people, by establishing an emergency operations center and offering food support resources.

Hillsboro and surrounding areas implement an air quality advisory season to reduce PM 2.5 emissions. Outdoor burns are banned, while the use of fireplaces or wood stoves is regulated by daily air quality advisories.

Oregon celebrates Oct. 30 as Weatherization Day, honoring home energy efficiency efforts benefiting lower-income residents, as confirmed by Oregon Housing and Community Services.

Clackamas County celebrated two years of community-led planning for the Sunrise Corridor's future, focusing on development that integrates local needs and green spaces.

The Oregon DFR warns of financial scammers impersonating officials to steal funds, highlighting the use of advanced tech like AI for fake videos and voice cloning.

Oregon DOJ places the care agency Rever Grand on probation for Medicaid fraud; defendants face multiple charges but the company, under new ownership, continues services with monitoring.

Portland's Bike to Books Design Contest, hosted by PBOT and Multnomah County Library, announces winners, who will have their whimsical art installed in local bike lanes.

Oregon's Elections Division is working on implementing HB 4024, which sets new campaign finance limits and requires creating a data dashboard. Public comments on related rules are being accepted until November 21, 2025.