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.
Washington County Seeks Public Input on 2025-26 Road Maintenance Draft Plan, Feedback Accepted Until April 20
Washington County is seeking public feedback on its 2025-26 Road Maintenance Program draft, which includes preventative maintenance plans and details on various roadwork projects. Deadline for comments is April 20.
Sheridan Man Critically Injured in Grand Ronde Shooting, Woodburn Resident Turns Self In
A Sheridan man was critically injured in a Grand Ronde shooting, with alcohol as a factor. The homeowner aided the victim; the suspect from Woodburn later surrendered. No public danger persists; the investigation is ongoing.












