Healthcare workers in Oregon, represented by the ONA, plan to strike on January 10th due to unresolved negotiations with the Providence health care system over patient safety and staffing.

The City of Salem repaired a crucial sewer main, restoring full wastewater service to West Salem residents and allowing them to resume normal water usage.

Tistilal Village, a new 57-unit affordable housing development by NAYA, has opened in Portsmouth, with dedicated spaces for families transitioning out of homelessness.

Starbucks baristas in Portland join a national strike organized by Starbucks Workers United to protest unfair labor practices and demand better wages and working conditions.

Portland baristas have joined a nationwide strike against Starbucks, demanding better contract terms and citing unfair labor practices during the holiday season.

The ODHS blog post encourages empathetic conversations during the holidays to provide support and inform loved ones about available resources for those in need.

An invasive koi was removed from Oregon's McKenzie River following an alert, highlighting the dangers such non-native species pose to local ecosystems.

Portland invites residents to name five snowplows in a contest run by the Portland Bureau of Transportation, with submissions open from Dec. 23 to Jan. 5.

The OEM is inviting public input on its strategic and diversity plans via a town hall on February 11, 2025, emphasizing inclusive emergency management in Oregon.

The City of Eugene announced holiday closures for city services, including early closures and some facilities remaining open like the airport, while emergency services operate as usual.

The City of Salem received a $546,530 grant for the Minto Island Conservation Area to help improve its ecology and support the West Forest Restoration Project.

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners approved the relocation of the Jamii Center to a larger facility, enhancing its support services for BIPOC seniors with medical issues.

Oregon is implementing new laws on prescription costs, school bus safety, drug possession, and education board meeting recordings to improve healthcare, safety, and transparency.