Oregon Governor Kotek declares a State of Emergency due to severe wildfire season, effective through the end of the year, highlighting hot and dry conditions and urging vigilance and preparedness.

Registration for the 2025 Oregon Women Veterans Conference on September 27th is open, offering women veterans a chance to network and access resources.

The Portland Water Bureau report details the quality of the city's water, which undergoes over 11,000 annual tests, managed by field tester Thomas Krause and his team.

The NE 42nd Avenue Bridge in Portland is closing for two years for replacement, starting August 4. Detours are planned, impacting drivers, cyclists, and local businesses.

Raymond L. Myers, 85, died after a biking accident in the Centennial Neighborhood. Driver Hiep P. Tran was arrested and initially charged; charges were later upgraded to include Negligent Homicide.

Portland resident Juan Carlos Vega-Matute was confirmed by the Medical Examiner to be a victim of a homicide by stabbing in the Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood.

Oregon Attorney General sues officials over a self-dealing sale of a broadband company, alleging they sold it below value for personal gain, potentially harming rural connectivity.

The Gladstone Health Center Fair in Clackamas County offers families a chance to connect with pediatric health experts on August 8, with activities and health resources.

Oregon agencies and the Farm Bureau promote safety as farm season increases rural road activity, urging drivers to be cautious for tractors and slow-moving equipment.

A heat advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for the Portland/Vancouver area due to high temperatures, urging precautions against heat-related illnesses.

Governor Tina Kotek of Oregon orders state agencies to assess the impact of Trump's tariffs on the state's economy, aligning with states like Arizona and New York.

Oregon Governor Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Cram Fire in Jefferson and Wasco counties to aid overwhelmed local firefighters.

Matthew Evan Armour was charged for using a stolen excavator to break into a U.S. Bank ATM in Clackamas County; another suspect, Kevin Miller, also faces charges related to the heist.