Portland's City Hall celebrated Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31, 2025, with Mayor Keith Wilson and the city's Queer Alliance supporting the LGBTQ+ community.

Martha overcame homelessness with help from Washington County's Supportive Housing Services, becoming a tenant and creating a home filled with her art.

Gresham Firefighter Spencer Tejedas, recovering from severe burn injuries, is returning to his role to train new recruits after a tough year of rehabilitation.

Injured Gresham firefighter, Spencer Tejedas, returns to duty in an administrative role at the fire training academy, mentoring recruits after a severe burn injury from a fire last year.

Portland Fire & Rescue shared their firefighter's training on concrete cutting for urban search and rescue on Facebook, highlighting the importance of skill proficiency.

ODHS upholds Developmental Disabilities Awareness continuously, offering employment support, daily living assistance, and health coverage for those with I/DD through various programs and services.

Clark County declares April 7-13 as Food Waste Prevention Week to address the 38% of US food that goes uneaten, hosting events for education and engagement.

Portland's PCEF program initiates its fourth Community Grants Program with $67 million for climate action projects, emphasizing equity and support for marginalized communities.

Eugene welcomes a youth delegation from its Sister City Kakegawa, Japan, for a cultural exchange featuring a mayoral reception and local explorations.

Washington County is updating its Community Wildfire Protection Plan, inviting public input through a survey to bolster regional defenses against wildfires.

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management warns against charity scams following disasters and offers guidelines to ensure donations are made safely and to legitimate entities.

City crews responded to a sewage spill in Northeast Portland, working to contain and clean up an estimated 400 gallons and protect nearby Johnson Lake.

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office is inviting public feedback on new policy drafts related to complaint intake and internal affairs processing during a 30-day Stakeholder Review.