Hillsboro voters advised against water fluoridation in the 2024 advisory vote, with 58% against and 42% in favor. The city remains divided on the issue, which has been debated since the 1950s.

Eugene is seeking public input on its housing and community development plan by December 6. A related meeting and public hearing are scheduled for December 10.

OHCS invests $5M in the YEHA program to combat youth homelessness in rural Oregon, partnering with five local organizations for housing and supportive services.

The Portland Police Bureau is soliciting public feedback on their directives, which guide officer conduct, to improve transparency and accountability.

The Supportive Housing Services Measure in Multnomah County, Oregon helped 2,322 people secure housing and expanded support services, showing significant progress against homelessness.

Portland's Safe Routes to School Team is organizing Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day to honor the civil rights icon and encourage safe, inclusive routes for students.

Portland's Pioneer Courthouse Square welcomes its annual Christmas tree, a 75-foot Douglas-fir presented by Stimson Lumber Company, marking the start of the city's holiday season.

Preliminary results suggest Vancouver's Proposition 4 for increased police funding has been rejected by voters, prompting officials to reevaluate public safety strategies.

Multnomah County launched a Common Application Program to streamline access to various local support services, benefiting residents like Maria Hanerfeld.

The bridge to the lower falls at Lacamas Regional Park has reopened after being closed due to structural concerns. A safer, weather-resistant bridge has replaced the old one.

Clackamas County advises residents to clear storm drains to prevent urban flooding during the rainy season, emphasizing the importance of these drains in water management and protecting the environment.

Salem is naming its new all-electric street sweeper, with the public voting on options like "Z.E.U.S." Voting closes on November 15, with the name reveal on November 18. The eco-friendly sweeper is part of Salem's push for sustainability.

Hillsboro voters reject water fluoridation in a recent ballot, with 58% opposing the measure. A formal decision by the Utilities Commission is expected on December 10.