The Oregon DEQ has issued an air quality advisory for Klamath, southern Lake County, and La Pine due to stagnant air trapping pollutants. Residents should check the Air Quality Index and follow burn restrictions.

A single-vehicle accident on Highway 22E in Marion County resulted in the death of John H. Lambert, according to Oregon State Police. The investigation is ongoing.

Clark County Public Health is accepting nominations for the 2025 Green Business Awards to honor businesses with outstanding environmental practices. Applications are due March 16th.

Portland's The Belmont Goats are seeking a new, permanent pasture for their aging herd, as their current lease expires and the land is slated for development.

Amid a sex abuse scandal at St. Helens School District, the acting superintendent announced an early departure, with plans for yet another temporary replacement.

A two-alarm fire destroyed a duplex in Multnomah Village, Portland, with firefighters saving the sole resident inside. The cause remains under investigation.

The SSCC in Portland released a report detailing efforts to manage homelessness and public health, with 54 individuals offered shelter referrals, 38 accepted, and only 16 using the shelter overnight.

Governor Tina Kotek of Oregon has nominated diverse candidates for state boards and commissions, emphasizing accountability and representation, pending Senate Committee on Rules review.

The National Weather Service in Portland forecasts clearer skies and seasonal temperatures with calm winds in the following days, including sunny conditions on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

A Banks High School teacher was arrested for sexual abuse and luring a minor following reports of misconduct with a student.

OHCS announces funding for over 100 new affordable housing units across Oregon, targeting seniors and community needs in Curry, Lane, and Multnomah counties.

Portland's Mayor, Keith Wilson, directs all city managers and supervisors to return to full-time on-site work to improve collaboration, aligning with efforts to tackle homelessness and city safety.

Two roommates in Scappoose, one shot and one accused of attempted arson, were jailed after a domestic dispute at Green Meadows Mobile Home Park, as reported by local authorities and media outlets.