The Oregon Office of Emergency Management focuses on the mental impact of disasters during Mental Health Awareness Month, advocating for preparedness, resource awareness, and breaking stigmas.

Medford volunteers removed 1,400 pounds of trash from local parks, with 27 individuals contributing over 140 hours to the effort, including cleaning graffiti and storm debris.

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office warns against various distracted driving behaviors during Distracted Driving Awareness Month and supports NHTSA's campaign to discourage smartphone use while driving.

The Portland Water Bureau reminds drivers to be cautious and patient in work zones as construction season starts, reinforcing safety through a social media post and releasing further guidance on how to navigate these areas safely.

Portland Fire & Rescue celebrates recruit class 24-02 as they transition from recruits to firefighters, marking the end of their training and the start of their service to the community.

The City of Portland offers financial support for volunteer-run groups to boost neighborhood projects through the Community Activities Fund, with applications due by May 30, 2025.

Portland Parks & Recreation thanks volunteers for their work in rose gardens during National Volunteer Week, inviting others to join in maintaining the city's natural beauty.

Portland Fire & Rescue honors 77 fallen firefighters with a week of tributes, including red lights on landmarks like the Moda Center and Morrison Bridge.

Portland Parks & Recreation encourages the community to visit and engage with the city's public gardens, featuring an array of plants and volunteer opportunities.

Oregon OSHA and AFL-CIO will host a memorial in Salem on April 28 to honor workers killed on the job in 2024, with officials and advocates speaking at the event.

Portland Bureau of Transportation offers free compost on April 26-27 to celebrate Earth Day, with traffic plans in place to manage the expected turnout.

Volunteers gathered in Portland's Jade District for a street clean-up organized by APANO and SOLVE. The initiative collected over 400 gallons of waste and aimed to enhance the neighborhood before Earth Day and the 82nd Avenue Parade of Roses.

Oregon officials recommend a post-Tax Day paycheck checkup using the state's Withholding Calculator to adjust tax deductions and avoid future surprises.