The Clackamas County Sheriff's Strategic Analysis Unit received the 2025 NACo Achievement Award for innovative public service and improving government efficiency.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

A pair of hikers lost on the Horsetail Falls Trails in the Columbia River Gorge were rescued by MCSO Green Hornets after using a hiking app to share their GPS coordinates.

Portland is forecasted to experience a mix of rain and thunderstorms, with high chances of precipitation through the weekend, followed by clearer skies and sunny weather starting Monday.

A Molalla man, Alex James Raphun, was sentenced to 113 months in prison for multiple crimes including robbery, identity theft, and failing to perform duties at a crash scene.

Oregon DOJ deemed no criminal charges for deputies in Allan Warner Jr.'s fatal shooting; Bend PD led the investigation, and Warner's death details are public.

Clackamas County Clerk Catherine McMullen reminds voters to update their registration by October 14 for the November 4 special election, highlighting ballot dispatch, vote centers, and services like Track Your Ballot.

Several were arrested during a Portland ICE facility protest; one involved a replica gun. The Portland Police Bureau used Dialogue Liaison Officers and made targeted arrests.

A local resident, Alan S. Hammond, was identified as the homicide victim in Downtown Portland; police urge the public to provide information to assist the ongoing investigation.