Hillsboro Mayor Steve Callaway received an Award of Merit from the Oregon Mayors Association for his leadership and service to the community and state.

Hillsboro is encouraging resident feedback on their 2035 Community Plan Update by offering prizes, with recent winners posted on their website. Various rewards are offered for increasing levels of participation.

The Portland Police Bureau invites public input on its police procedure Directives, aiming to enhance transparency and community engagement in policy-making.

Sheriff O'Donnell refuses to book individuals for homelessness and calls for sustainable solutions over temporary incarceration, correcting a previous communication error about booking policies.

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office has implemented new policies, created with community input, to establish clear operational guidelines and enhance accountability.

The CDBG program marks a milestone, highlighted by its success in Washington County's community development through projects like the Housing Rehabilitation Program.

The Grant County Sheriff's Office confirmed the death of James Bailey Maxwell, a 74-year-old pilot, in an air tanker crash while fighting a wildfire in Oregon.

WCCLS launched a community survey to improve library services. The survey is anonymous, offered in multiple languages, and respondents can enter a draw for a $50 gift card.

A sewage spill at Riverdale Grade School playground in South Portland prompted cleanup efforts after approximately 4,000 gallons of raw sewage leaked due to a clogged sewer line.

Portland's LGBTQ+ landmark Darcelle XV Showplace may close after 57 years, following its founder's death and reduced attendance. The club seeks community support to avoid shutting down.

Clark County invites nominations for Disability Employment Awareness Month Awards to honor local businesses and individuals who support and employ people with developmental disabilities.

Oregon's firefighters are prepared for more difficult wildfire conditions due to predicted lightning, winds, and heat, with numerous resources deployed for protection efforts.

Mayor Ted Wheeler discussed community safety and violence prevention efforts at Dawson Park, citing a decrease in shootings and promising increased patrols and collaboration between various city agencies.