Multnomah County Board voted to keep current Preschool for All tax thresholds, deferring inflation adjustments. The program is expanding and has reached priority populations, with a goal of universal access by 2030.

Portland marks two years since the Camp Creek Fire, implementing measures to protect the city's water supply, including a new filtration facility and forest monitoring partnerships.

The National Weather Service in Portland has issued an extreme heat warning, predicting temperatures up to 103°F and advising residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses.

PF&R crews saved a life during a Northwest Portland apartment fire, quickly responding and rescuing an unconscious individual who was later hospitalized.

Portland's SW Tichner Drive reopens after crews removed 3,406 tons of debris from a March landslide; further repairs on a damaged catchment wall to continue without road closures.

The Gresham Senior Center in Oregon is a hub of socialization and cool refuge, offering meals, activities, and air conditioning for seniors seeking to escape the heat and avoid isolation.

A Wilsonville man, Raul Emilio Vazquez, was sentenced to 55 months in prison for assault and DUI charges after causing a crash that injured three people and fleeing the scene.

Medford funds Teen Intervene program in local schools to address teen substance abuse, partnering with OnTrack Rogue Valley and Jackson County Health & Human Services.

A man from Yakima received a 90-month sentence for trafficking fentanyl, the U.S. Attorney's Office reports, after an accident in Oregon led to the drug's discovery.

A 13-year-old driver led a high-speed chase, resulting in no injuries after MCSO used spikes and a pit maneuver. Facing serious charges, the teen and occupants were released to families.

A report by Councilor Mitch Green's office debunks the myth of tax flight due to the Preschool for All tax in Multnomah County, showing an increase in wealthy households.

Portland Public Works is reducing the number of permit review meetings, which could lead to longer wait times for some projects while streamlining others.

Portland issues an Extreme Heat Warning due to soaring temperatures forecasted by the National Weather Service.