Multnomah County declares a state of emergency ahead of a heatwave, opens cooling centers, extends library hours, and provides fare-free TriMet rides to cooling spaces.

Multnomah County Board voted to keep current Preschool for All tax thresholds, deferring inflation adjustments. The program is expanding and has reached priority populations, with a goal of universal access by 2030.

Medford uses marijuana tax funds for cultural and educational projects, including the RogueX Public Art Sculpture, swim scholarships, security at Santo Community Center, and improvements at Medford Senior Center.

Dignity Village in Portland now has electricity in its 43 households thanks to solar panels installed through a collaboration involving community funds and nonprofit initiatives.

Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center nurses, represented by ONA, authorized a strike over wages, patient care, and working conditions after 21 months of bargaining.

Portland considers making cooling systems mandatory in rental units to protect against heatwaves after deadly 2021 event, with efforts led by Commissioner Avalos.

Portland extends pay-to-park hours to 10 p.m. in several districts starting September 2; introduces "5 after 5" parking rule and discounted on-street parking passes for downtown low-income residents.

The new ArcGIS Story Map and the 2025-2026 Oregon Blue Book celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hells Canyon Scenic Byway and Recreation Area, offering a virtual tour and stories from locals.

Eugene Police Department launches a DUII enforcement campaign with enhanced patrols funded by an Oregon Impact Grant, aiming to reduce impaired driving incidents.

Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry faces delays in processing tree permit applications due to staff shortages and an increase in requests after fee removal.

Oregon's OR 217 will have a final closure for paving from August 15-18, affecting northbound lanes. Detours are suggested, with real-time updates on Tripcheck.com. The closure is part of a major Auxiliary Lanes Project.

Multnomah County reopens cooling centers due to heatwave; TriMet allows fare-free travel to cooling spaces, with extended library hours and community resources for relief.

Multnomah County declares a state of emergency due to extreme heat, opening three cooling centers and providing free transport for those needing shelter.