The Multnomah County DA's office restructured to combine misdemeanor case handling, streamlining the process and assigning a single prosecutor to each case from start to finish.

A fatal crash on Highway 97 in Klamath County involving a Ford Expedition and a Ford F-350 left two dead and several injured; authorities are investigating.

Portland Housing Bureau and Vital Housing invested $6M to ensure the long-term affordability of 67 units at Belmont Dairy Apartments and Lofts for 99 years, targeting residents earning up to 60% of the Area Median Income.

Amanda Garcia-Snell has been appointed as Portland's first Engagement Officer to revamp the city's community engagement strategies, leveraging her extensive experience in public involvement and equity.

Deputies rescued a kayaker who had a medical emergency after falling into the Tualatin River near a golf course. She was safely transported to a hospital.

The upcoming EPAB meeting in Oregon will discuss the management and future of the state's web portal services and is open for public participation via Microsoft Teams on February 12, 2025.

Medford is facing severe winter conditions with officials urging people to avoid travel due to icy roads. Public Works is clearing streets, and city facilities opened late. Residents are advised to stay informed via official channels.

Medford announces upcoming lane and road closures due to public utilities inspections by Hydromax USA for Avista Utilities, affecting travel from February 6-12, 2025.

Oregon's building codes were updated to facilitate the construction of attached, stacked two-family dwellings, easing the development of multi-family units and supporting housing goals.

Multnomah County closes emergency shelters due to milder weather, but remains on alert for potential severe conditions, continuing community-focused outreach and support measures.

Oregon designates February as Earthquake and Tsunami Awareness Month, advocating for public preparedness due to the risk posed by the Cascadia Subduction Zone.

Cryptosporidium has been found in Portland's drinking water, with potential risks for the immunocompromised. The Water Bureau is increasing monitoring but has until 2027 to start filtration.

Clark County Public Facilities District schedules an online meeting for February 23, 2025, to discuss tourism and development, with details for virtual attendance provided.