Washington County hosts the 4th annual Dog Training Summit for veterans to support suicide prevention with K9 Kavalry, offering community resources, free pet supplies, and a chance to build veteran camaraderie.

Calle Diez, also known as 10th Avenue, serves as the heart of Hillsboro's Latino community, featuring businesses that cater to Hispanic heritage and bilingual needs.

Hillsboro Parks & Recreation announces a diverse lineup of October Halloween events including craft workshops, dance performances, and film screenings for all ages.

The REACHing US: People's Market in Rockwood celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, featuring Mexican farmers and their produce on September 15, as part of a vibrant community event.

Washington County's Elections Division teams up with Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center to hold "Voter Education Night" at Hillsboro Brookwood Library to foster electoral understanding.

The Portland Association of Teachers filed a grievance against a new Portland Public Schools directive restricting personal and political displays in classrooms.

Washington County reports that its Supportive Housing Services program has reduced unsheltered homelessness by 35.5% and housed 3,816 households since July 2021.

Clark County's Adult Drug Court celebrates its 25-year anniversary with an event during National Recovery Month, highlighting substance abuse treatment and recovery.

The NCPRD has launched the "Leash Up North Clackamas" campaign, encouraging dog owners to leash their pets in parks and trails to ensure safety and protect wildlife.

Seven new affordable housing projects in Oregon aim to enhance housing stability and mental health support, guided by the Oregon Supportive Housing Institute.

The Hillsboro City Council approved an advisory vote on water fluoridation for the November 2024 ballot, a topic with divided historical community opinion.

Multnomah County approved plans for a new homelessness resource center in Gresham, offering shelter, a day center, and other services, with completion expected in late 2025.

OHCS's Homeowner Assistance Fund in Oregon is in its final application round due to limited remaining funds, urging homeowners facing pandemic-related financial struggles to act quickly.