Peacock Lane in Portland began its pedestrian-only holiday light display, celebrating a 92-year tradition with neighborhood collaboration and visitor enjoyment.

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission met in Cle Elum to discuss species conservation, land acquisitions, and hunting regulations, keeping the pygmy rabbit on the endangered list.

Oregon's Building Codes Division introduces BESA, an agreement for sharing building inspection resources among jurisdictions to streamline plan reviews and inspections and ease local construction delays.

A Portland court has declared a mistrial in the case of Uber driver Geoffrey Edward Hammond, who was accused of murder and attempted murder after an October 2023 road rage incident.

Portland State University announces layoffs of 17 non-tenure track faculty to help close an $18 million budget gap, emphasizing financial sustainability amid enrollment declines.

Springfield has launched a Winter Preparedness Awareness Campaign to educate residents on safety and preparedness for winter weather, covering emergency kits, vehicle maintenance, and power outage planning.

The article reports the arrest of Jeffery Lynn Dugger for abandoning six puppies in a sealed box in Springfield, Oregon, following a tip from a local.

The article discusses the dangers of drunk driving during the holiday season and the launch of Operation Sober Drive ‘25 by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office to promote safe driving.

A man is charged with animal abandonment-cruelty after abandoning puppies in a box on 54th Street, Springfield, and is linked to the incident via a shipping label.

The Loop biosolids program in King County has enhanced crop yields and soil resilience in Central Washington, showcasing sustainable agriculture and land restoration since 1992.

The Mid-Oregon Construction Safety Summit in January 2025 will offer health and safety training for workers, with a focus on creating safer work environments and providing certifications and credits.

Hillsboro has canceled plans for new sports fields at Gordon Faber Recreation Complex due to safety concerns from the Bonneville Power Administration. Alternative solutions are being explored without taxpayer burden.

Portland offers free remote consultations to clarify code issues for commercial building permits, aiming to improve communication and reduce permit processing time.