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.

Oregon OSHA fined View Top Construction LLC $135,407 for safety violations, primarily for inadequate fall protection, marking repeat offenses for the company.

Oregon's WIC program celebrates 50 years of aiding families, providing nutritious food and support, with Washington County reaching 13,500 individuals last year and preparing for updated food packages in 2025.

Clark County Public Health encourages residents to recycle natural Christmas trees into mulch to conserve water and improve garden aesthetics while helping to reduce landfill waste and methane emissions.

Peacock Lane in Portland began its pedestrian-only holiday light display, celebrating a 92-year tradition with neighborhood collaboration and visitor enjoyment.

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission met in Cle Elum to discuss species conservation, land acquisitions, and hunting regulations, keeping the pygmy rabbit on the endangered list.