A free mattress recycling event is being held in North Bend, Oregon on August 9, allowing residents to dispose of any size and condition mattresses and box springs, with a limit of 5 per household.

A stolen vehicle chase in Portland injured two pedestrians after the fleeing driver crashed. The suspect was apprehended; the crash is under investigation.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed SB 1154 and HB 3525 to improve drinking water quality and transparency, addressing water contamination and climate change concerns.

Oregon's Attorney General leads a lawsuit against the Trump administration's demand for states to release private data of SNAP recipients, to protect their privacy rights.

Driver Amin Noor Mohamed was arrested on multiple charges after hitting two pedestrians in NW Portland, with varying injuries reported. The police seek more information.

An 18-year-old was arrested following a November shooting at an apartment complex, with no injuries reported. The arrest resulted from a joint Eugene and Springfield Police investigation.

A 66-year-old man was killed by a train in Southeast Salem despite the train crew's efforts to avoid the collision. Traffic was affected during the investigation.

An Oregon City man was sentenced to 40 years for child and animal sexual abuse; he pled guilty to multiple charges. Over 10,000 child pornography images were found in his possession.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation updates sidewalk development rules, streamlining regulations for infill development and accommodating historic areas and greenery. Public comments are invited.

Portland is revising curb extension rules, reflecting bike/transit priorities. PBOT seeks public comment on the TRN-1.28 rule draft by September 5, 2025.

Portland's Office of Arts & Culture distributed over $5.6 million to local artists and cultural organizations in 2024-25, fostering the city's creative community.

Portland's sunny weather forecast promises warm temperatures and mostly clear skies, with highs reaching the 80s and lows in the 50s to 60s through the week.

Washington County is considering introducing ADUs in rural areas following state law changes and is seeking public feedback on the proposal through August 22.