The 2024 "State of Small Business" report by Oregon highlights challenges for small businesses and emphasizes the need for better communication between state agencies and entrepreneurs.

Scott Garrnett Boyd was convicted of multiple rape and sodomy counts after an eight-year legal battle and a retrial involving a non-unanimous jury decision.

ODHS introduces the Oregon Brain Injury Program to offer free support for those affected by brain injuries, providing resources and referrals through a toll-free phone service.

ODHS awarded $2.35 million in grants to enhance emergency services for seniors in long-term care, funding innovative programs to reduce unnecessary hospital trips and improve care facility responses.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announces $3.4 million Housing 360 pilot program, aiming to house and support those with mental health issues and experiencing homelessness.

The Oregon National Guard has renovated the W.D. Jackson Armory in Portland. A ceremony on April 4 will mark its completion with officials attending. The $9.4M project includes infrastructure upgrades and will extend the facility's life by 25 years.

The article provides a detailed weather forecast for Portland, indicating a pleasant sunny day followed by increasing chances of rain and a generally wet week ahead according to the NWS.

Multnomah County prepares for the May 20 Special District Election, focusing on inclusivity and support for voters with disabilities and those requiring language assistance.

The Oregon Office of Emergency Management details the rigorous certification and skills required for 9-1-1 dispatchers, highlighting their critical role in emergency response.

Tualatin opens Plambeck Gardens, a new affordable housing community, honoring advocate Doug Plambeck, with a range of units for low-income families and services for residents' stability and well-being.

Clackamas County proposes changes to building codes fees, with a public hearing on April 10, 2025, and possible implementation on July 1, 2025. Details are online and hard copies are available.

Clackamas County's Development Direct permitting system will be down from April 22 to April 24 for efficiency upgrades; in-person and email options available for trade permits.

Oregon's Building Codes Division released free, permit-ready building plans for residential decks to simplify construction processes and has plans for more structures.