Multnomah County, Oregon shares advice on staying safe in heat, offering tips on avoiding the outdoors during peak heat hours, checking on vulnerable individuals, and locating cool spaces.

Oregon officials advise that monetary donations are the best way to help Rowena Fire recovery efforts, as material donations can cause logistical issues.

Pier Pool in Portland's St. Johns neighborhood reopens after repairs, including plumbing and concrete work, with new paint and fencing, ready for summer swimmers.

HACC will open its project-based voucher waitlist for affordable housing applications from July 28 to July 31, providing essential rent assistance for eligible low-income residents.

Washington, Multnomah, and Clackamas counties are implementing a new database by Bitfocus to improve their response to homelessness, emphasizing better data handling for regional solutions.

The tri-county region in Oregon is upgrading its homelessness data management system by partnering with Bitfocus to enhance regional information sharing and service efficiency.

Adena Long resigned as director of Portland Parks & Recreation after over six years, having guided the department through challenges and initiated several programs.

The Portland Water Bureau report details the quality of the city's water, which undergoes over 11,000 annual tests, managed by field tester Thomas Krause and his team.

The Gladstone Health Center Fair in Clackamas County offers families a chance to connect with pediatric health experts on August 8, with activities and health resources.

Oregon authorities provide safety tips for hot weather, advising hydration, light clothing, seeking air-conditioned spaces, using sunscreen, and visiting splash pads to avoid heat-related illnesses.

Oregon's State CIO Terrence Woods announced a partnership with InnovateUS to provide no-cost GenAI training to state employees, aiming to improve tech proficiency in the public sector.

Clackamas County opens cooling centers in response to a heat advisory, offering relief from high temperatures for vulnerable populations, along with providing safety tips and employer guidelines.

The Highland Fire in Crook County prompts an emergency meeting for updates and community safety information, to be shared via the Sheriff's Facebook post-meeting.