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.

Portland State University announces layoffs of 17 non-tenure track faculty to help close an $18 million budget gap, emphasizing financial sustainability amid enrollment declines.

Springfield has launched a Winter Preparedness Awareness Campaign to educate residents on safety and preparedness for winter weather, covering emergency kits, vehicle maintenance, and power outage planning.

Hillsboro has canceled plans for new sports fields at Gordon Faber Recreation Complex due to safety concerns from the Bonneville Power Administration. Alternative solutions are being explored without taxpayer burden.

Vancouver opens a new winter shelter near an elementary school, addressing parents' concerns and providing the homeless with a warm place and essential services.

Hillsboro introduced a stipend policy to enable diverse community engagement in city policy-making, aiming to overcome economic barriers to participation.

The Oregon Department of Human Services expands vaccine clinics to all long-term care facilities, improving access to COVID-19 and flu vaccines for residents and staff.

The OCFW seeks nominees for the 40th Women of Achievement Awards, celebrating Oregon women's contributions to progress and empowerment across various fields.

Portland is dealing with a $27 million budget shortfall and has detected trace amounts of Cryptosporidium in its water supply. Filtration plans are expected to be implemented by 2027, with no immediate health precautions deemed necessary.

Medford's Downtown Wayfinding Project is nearing completion, designed to enhance accessibility for residents and visitors with new signage throughout the city.

Portland allocates an additional $10.3 million to provide 10,000 more heat pump cooling units by 2026, as part of its Cooling Portland program to combat extreme heat.