Multnomah County intensifies suicide prevention measures in September, addressing high suicide rates, especially among youth. The community effort involves engagement, support services, and resources like a 24/7 Behavioral Health Call Center.

The Oregon DHS is seeking public feedback on a study regarding provider rates and staff wages to shape a final report due in December 2024, initiated by Senate Bill 5506.

A young father named Lee A. Mauras was killed by gun violence in downtown Portland. His death on October 6, 2024, ruled as a homicide, has prompted public and family responses.

Authorities in Vancouver found a suspicious device near a ballot box. Police, fire departments, and a bomb disposal unit responded, but no injuries or ballot box damage occurred.

One person died and two were critically injured in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 30 near Scappoose; the eastbound lanes were closed but have reopened.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and Secretary of State Griffin-Valade are correcting inaccuracies in the state's Motor Voter Program, including halting data transfer, with plans for a data review and external audit.

Oregon's Secretary of State inactivates 302 voter registrations lacking eligibility proof after an audit of DMV registration errors to ensure election integrity.

Events in Oregon marked the anniversary of the Hamas attacks in Israel, with 'PDX for Palestine' rallying in Portland and Senator Wyden speaking at a museum roundtable discussion.

The Battle Ground Police Department in Southwest Washington has equipped its officers with body-worn cameras to improve transparency and accountability.

The OSAA has approved girls' flag football as an 'emerging activity', aiming to expand it in Oregon high schools, following a start last spring with eight teams.

Anne Marie Durjan has been safely found at a hospital after a city-wide search in Portland. Details on her condition are not disclosed, but the Police thank the public for their help.

The National Weather Service forecasts variable showers and a mix of cloudy and sunny days in Portland, Oregon, with mild temperatures through the upcoming week.

PSU's choir professor Coty Raven Morris is a semifinalist for the GRAMMY 2025 Music Educator Award, recognized for her contributions to music education.