The Marie Equi Center, serving the LGBTQIA2S+ community in Portland, opened on October 11, offering housing resources and support services to those facing homelessness.

The Hillsboro City Council approved a community advisory vote on fluoridation of the city's water supply for the November 2024 ballot after a pro-fluoridation group's push.

Two Oregon counties filed a lawsuit against the state's health authority over funding distribution methods for drug addiction treatment from Measure 110.

Multnomah County seeks members for a new advisory committee to develop public campaign financing for local elections by 2026. Applications are open until October 28.

Oregon families are using fun activities to teach their children emergency preparedness, avoiding fear while fostering readiness through games and practical exercises recommended by the Oregon Office of Emergency Management.

Oregon's ODHS offers free Medicare Open Enrollment guidance through the SHIBA program, including updates on 2025 changes, scam prevention, and access to translators.

Salem will experience a temporary digital services outage from midnight to 5 a.m. on Wednesday due to a system update. Essential services like Utility Billing and Parks & Recreation will be affected.

Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) will host its fifth "Climate Conversations" on October 17 to discuss year two of the Climate Emergency Workplan.

Around 300 Hillsboro locals joined the second annual Run for Hope to support domestic violence survivors, an aligned event with Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Hillsboro, Oregon, leads in the U.S. for green power usage, with over 3 billion kWh annually, accounting for 65.8% of the city's electricity consumption.

Bridging Connections aids individuals with behavioral health issues in overcoming homelessness through tailored support, including the recent addition of a housing specialist to improve housing assistance coordination.

Portland and Multnomah County officials briefed the public on progress with the Homelessness Response Action Plan, focusing on collaboration and transparency in addressing homelessness.

Oregon's Office of Emergency Management advises that direct cash donations are more impactful than indirect methods for disaster relief, as they avoid added costs and ensure more efficient use of funds.