Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Reach $150M Settlement Over Emissions Cheating, Oregon AG Leads Multi-State Coalition
Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler settled for $150 million over emissions defeat devices use. Oregon AG Rayfield announced the settlement, which will provide consumer compensation and require emissions software updates.
Two Arrested at ICE Facility Protest in Portland, One Charged with Felony Assault on Officer
Two individuals were arrested at an ICE facility protest in Portland; one for harassment, the other for assaulting an officer. PPB emphasizes its role in public safety, not immigration enforcement.
Historic Columbia River Highway Reopens Near Vista House Following Landslide Cleanup; Caution Advised Amid Persistent Road Closures
The Historic Columbia River Highway, west of Vista House, reopened after a landslide caused by heavy rains, but other nearby roads remain closed due to instability.
Multnomah County Commissioners Approve $2.4 Million to Offset Behavioral Health Funding Crisis
Multnomah County Commissioners approved a $2.4 million budget amendment to maintain behavioral health services after CareOregon funding cuts, preserving some jobs and programs but not without service reductions.












