The Portland Monuments Symposium discussed the city's public art and the need for a community-driven approach in decision-making, reflecting on diversity and recontextualizing monuments.

A fatal crash on I-5 in Oregon resulted in the death of a Boring man after his Toyota Tundra collided with a semi-truck.

A cat in Oregon caught the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) after contact with wild birds, leading to warnings for pet owners to take precautions.

Eugene residents are reminded of altered city service schedules for Presidents' Day, with facility closures including libraries and community pools, but essential services like police and fire remain operational. Free parking is available downtown.

Adele Atwood of Cascadia Health supports Portland's homeless through personalized street outreach, offering resources and trust to aid their transition to stability.

Multnomah County opens severe weather shelters due to a cold wave, ensuring that no one, including pets and people with disabilities, will be turned away. A state of emergency has been declared.

Multnomah County opened its candidate filing window for the May 20, 2025 Special District Election. Positions available include education and fire safety boards. The filing deadline is March 20, with voter registration ending on April 29.

Hospitalists at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center have unanimously ratified a new contract, securing patient safety, job security, and equity among providers. This is their first contract since unionizing in August 2023.

The Oregon Department of Revenue will help taxpayers file electronically for free at Salem Public Library on February 20, offering guidance on IRS Direct File and Direct File Oregon.

A male motorcyclist died after a crash in Southeast Portland on Sunday evening; no other vehicles were involved. The police are investigating the incident.

North Bend School Board rejected an urban renewal plan aimed at economic growth and workforce housing with a 1-6 vote, despite considerable community support.

Three residents were displaced following a quick evacuation from their Hillsboro home due to a fire, with firefighters extinguishing the blaze in 20 minutes; no injuries reported.

A Cedar Mill home fire spread to a neighboring house, leading to a two-alarm response and minor injuries for one individual. Firefighters used ladders to combat the blaze after the interior stairs burned. The cause remains under investigation.