Portland Resident Pleads Guilty Under New Oregon Law for Drug Use on Public Transportation
Nicholas Birdsley is the first to plead guilty under Oregon's new law against drug use on public transport, receiving probation, jail time credited, mandatory drug treatment, and a ban from the Portland Streetcar.
Oregon Reinforces Year-Round Support for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Beyond Awareness Month
ODHS upholds Developmental Disabilities Awareness continuously, offering employment support, daily living assistance, and health coverage for those with I/DD through various programs and services.
Low Levels of Cryptosporidium Detected in Portland's Bull Run Watershed, Health Officials Urge Caution for Immunosuppressed Individuals
Low levels of Cryptosporidium detected in Portland's Bull Run Watershed; public health measures increased, interim protections in place, no immediate actions for general population.
Portland Metro Seeks Public Input on Allocation of $47-$60M in Transport Funds
Metro is seeking public input on distributing $47-$60 million for local transportation projects in the Portland area through an online survey until April 30. Only a subset of the $139 million requested by 24 proposals can be funded.












