Portland Police Bureau Vigilant Amid ICE Facility Protests, No Arrests Made on Recent Friday
PPB monitored ICE facility protests in Portland's South Waterfront, no arrests made. The police were ready with various teams but emphasized maintaining order rather than enforcing immigration laws.
Washington County Voter Registration Deadline Looms: Special Election Ballots Mailed Soon
Washington County's Special Election registration ends on October 14. Ballots will be mailed from October 15 and any undelivered by October 22 should prompt voter contact with Elections Office. Ballots must be returned by 8 p.m., November 4.
Multnomah County Board Honors Indigenous Peoples, Archives, Cybersecurity, Domestic Violence Awareness and Hispanic Heritage in October Proclamations
The Multnomah County Board recognized October with proclamations on Indigenous Peoples' Day, archives, cybersecurity, domestic violence, and Hispanic and Latiné Heritage Month.
Sarah Young Appointed to Lead Oregon's Drug Pricing Transparency Efforts
Sarah Young is the new executive director of Oregon's Prescription Drug Affordability Board and Drug Price Transparency Program, bringing her health policy and rural healthcare expertise to enhance drug affordability.
Oregon State Library Board to Discuss Strategic Plans and Administrative Rules in Public Virtual Meeting on October 24
The Oregon State Library Board will host a virtual meeting on October 24 to discuss various topics including strategic plans and administrative rules. Public comments are invited.
Oregon's SDLAC Schedules Public Meeting to Discuss Licensing Program and Library Services Future
The SDLAC has scheduled a public meeting for October 21, 2025, to discuss the Statewide Database Licensing Program, inviting professionals and offering sign language interpretation upon request.
Grant County Advances Water Management with High-Tech Aquifer Study in Upper John Day River Valley
The Grant County Soil and Water Conservation District is using a new aquifer study to improve water management in the Upper John Day River Valley, utilizing high-tech surveys funded by FEMA and overseen by OEM.
PPB Monitors South Waterfront Protests in Portland, Two Arrested Amid 47 Total Since June
PPB monitored protests at Portland's South Waterfront, activated a command team, and made two arrests during protests, with a total of 47 since June. They focus on public safety, not immigration enforcement.












