Multnomah County’s tuition-free Preschool for All drew roughly 6,000 applications as officials expanded capacity to more than 7,000 seats, reshaping preschool access locally.

PlayDate PDX will close on May 31 after a landlord dispute, removing one of Portland's largest indoor play options and leaving parents with fewer rainy‑day choices.

Lottery‑backed grants are funding new infant seats in Lake Oswego and boosting ASL preschool capacity, part of a statewide push to expand early learning space.

Busy Hands Montessori abruptly shut after a staff "mass resignation," leaving more than 80 children without classrooms and families facing thousands in lost tuition.

The Oregon Department of Human Services offers online training to distinguish child abuse from cultural parenting differences, emphasizing a culturally sensitive approach to child safety.

Washington County's Union Gospel Mission opened Angela's House, a transitional housing and recovery center for women and children, fully funded by private donations and offering extensive support services.

Low levels of Cryptosporidium were found in Portland's Bull Run Watershed, the city's water source. No treatment is in place yet, but a filtration system is planned by 2027. People with weak immune systems are advised to consult their doctors.

The article discusses a push for safe sleep practices to reduce SUID rates among marginalized communities in Oregon, highlighting the importance of culturally responsive training for caseworkers and safe sleep education.

Oregon launches a scholarship program to support the education of children affected by ALS, with State Treasurer Tobias Read and ALS Northwest leading the effort.

Oregon has closed mussel harvesting statewide due to dangerous biotoxins, which have caused numerous poisonings but no fatalities. Clamming closures vary by region; crab harvesting remains safe.

Battle Ground Lake's swim beach is under a health advisory due to E. coli levels. Clark County Public Health issued the warning and advises against swimming. More samples will be tested on Monday to determine further action.

The Behavioral Health Resource Center in Portland reopened after upgrades, continuing essential services for homeless and individuals with behavioral health issues.

Teddy, a baby born three months premature and weighing 14 ounces, is set to leave the hospital, overcoming Intrauterine Growth Restriction and a 10% survival rate at birth.