Portland Mayor Keith Wilson paused extended evening parking meter hours to support downtown businesses and the city's evening economy, responding to community feedback.

Oregon joins Cybersecurity Awareness Month, emphasizing online safety with CISA and NCA, and highlights actions like using strong passwords and multifactor authentication to improve cyber defenses.

Portland has merged its tree code permits and enforcement team with the Permitting & Development department, affecting 21 professionals from the Urban Forestry Division.

Portland expanded its Street Response program for mental health crises, now operating from 6 a.m. to midnight with a new number, 503-823-7773, in addition to 911.

Oregon celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month with events and webinars, highlighting the contributions of disabled workers despite an employment gap. Programs support job seekers with disabilities.

Oregon's Department of Transportation announces October public meetings for various transportation issues, encouraging public participation and offering accommodations for those with disabilities.

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

Clackamas County invites residents to join the Sunrise Community Coalition to shape the Sunrise Corridor's future, emphasizing safety, health, and interconnectedness.

Seven project teams graduated from the Oregon Supportive Housing Institute, ready to develop Permanent Supportive Housing for vulnerable groups in Oregon, pairing affordable housing with support services.

Oregon highlights the importance of relative caregivers in foster care, launching the Relative Pathway to streamline certification while maintaining safety standards, resulting in an increase in relative placements.

Washington County Emergency Management emphasizes the importance of community in disaster preparedness, highlighting benefits such as shared resources, diverse skills, and mutual assistance.

A webinar will discuss menopause's lesser-known symptoms like joint pain and brain fog, provide practical tips, and explore treatment options, with individual support available through Moda Health Plans and Hinge Health.

OEM Oregon launches a job board to connect job seekers with emergency telecommunicator roles across the state, aiming to address the staffing shortage in public safety.