Portland invests $7.8 million from the Arts Access Fund into public elementary arts education, guaranteeing arts teachers for 28,000 K-5 students across the city.

Hillsboro introduced a stipend policy to enable diverse community engagement in city policy-making, aiming to overcome economic barriers to participation.

A woman was found dead in Washington County, prompting the arrest of Jose Morfin on various charges. The Sheriff's Office is investigating and seeking public information.

Portland faces a weekend of wet weather with showers and potential thunderstorms, as temperatures stay in the low 50s with gusty winds. The NWS forecasts high rain chances, peaking on Saturday evening.

Oregon is starting routine milk testing for H5N1 avian influenza, joining a federal initiative to ensure food safety. The testing, in partnership with local dairy industries, targets raw milk and is part of broader biosecurity measures.

Portland secures a second WIFIA loan for the Bull Run Treatment Projects, saving an estimated $387 million, aiming for improved water quality and fiscal responsibility.

A suspect in a Portland shots fired incident surrendered after a standoff with police using tactical teams and negotiations. No injuries were reported.

President Biden pardoned 39 people and commuted the sentences of 1,499 others, including four from the Pacific Northwest, in a move described as historic for criminal justice reform.

Two individuals were arrested in Portland's Pearl District for thefts at Lululemon, with over $12,000 in goods recovered by authorities after tracing online sales.

Medford City Council has changed its meeting schedule to the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 6 p.m., starting January 2025 to improve public engagement.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating the deaths of two individuals found at Baseline Woods Apartments, with no ongoing threat to the community reported.

The autopsy of a 43-year-old stabbing suspect who died in police custody showed no traumatic injuries; cause of death awaits toxicology results. The suspect earlier had an altercation and collapsed on a sidewalk after fleeing.

Oregon's Secretary of State and Governor have certified the 2024 General Election results, highlighting the state's effective and secure election system.