Organizers are weighing merging the Grand Floral and Starlight parades for 2026 as leaders scramble to close budget gaps and rework logistics.

Portland encourages student participation in Winter Walk+Roll to School Day for health and sustainability, offering incentives for braving the cold and promoting the Safe Routes to School initiative.

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office celebrates 29 graduates from its partnership with Aramark's IN2WORK program, aimed at reducing recidivism by providing skills for reentry into society.

Portland's SSCC continues to assist the homeless by removing hazardous camps and providing shelter, with 46 shelter referrals offered, 22 accepted, and 113 high-risk camps removed recently.

Oregon's winter increases fire incidents, prompting State Fire Marshal to stress the importance of heating safety after 10 fires and a related fatality.

The Bellevue Police Department's Community Academy is a nine-week course offering residents insight into law enforcement operations. Registration for the 2026 session is now open.

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office reported a 6% rise in seized firearms during calls in 2025, with 415 guns collected. They highlighted each seizure as a potential danger averted.

Portland's Fire Station 11, blending history with modern demands, serves multiple neighborhoods since the 1920s, undergoing upgrades to handle increased service needs.

Clackamas County, Oregon launches a campaign to support residents quitting smoking, featuring resources such as the Oregon Tobacco Quit Line, texting 'READY' to 34191, and visiting QuitNow.net/Oregon for assistance.

The Portland Housing Bureau plans to rehabilitate Taggart Manor for those recovering from homelessness and substance use, aiming for sustainability with solar panels and EV charging stations. Public comments on the project are invited.

Portland's Bureau of Human Resources has updated Deferred Compensation forms to help city employees optimize retirement contributions, including the 3-Year Catch-Up and the Final Paycheck forms.

Portland's Safe Blocks partnered with local organizations for a resource fair at Dawson Park, providing community services and making a significant announcement by Cascadia Behavioral Health about access to hygiene facilities.

Washington County declares a state of emergency to expedite repair work on Oregon Highway 6 after a landslide, stressing the route's crucial role in local travel and economy.