Oregon OSHA fined ABC Supply Co. Inc. $92,226 for failing to provide adequate fall protection to its workers, marking the company's third such violation since July 2022.

Willamette Falls Paper Company in West Linn announces 158 layoffs and potential closure, requiring new investment to avoid shutting down by August end.

The National Weather Service in Portland warns of unhealthy air quality due to regional wildfires and advises residents to limit outdoor exposure. Conditions include haze, smoke, and mid-90s temperatures.

Accused fentanyl trafficker, Orbin Velasquez, was extradited from Honduras to the US and pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to distribute the opioid in Oregon.

OHCS commits $10 million to create 63 affordable homes in Oregon using the new ORCA system, streamlining funding for projects like Lighthouse Village and Shortstack Belmont Apartments.

Gov. Kotek's visit to the Burns Paiute Tribe was a step towards engaging with Oregon's Tribes, involving discussions on environmental and tribal issues, cultural exchange, and examining health and housing initiatives.

The Portland Police Bureau reported that a driver was indicted on charges including Manslaughter in the First Degree and DUII, following a fatal traffic incident.

The Central Oregon Occupational Safety & Health Conference in September offers training and education on workplace safety, including a keynote on distracted driving and specialized tracks for various sectors.

Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer toured Clackamas County’s Veterans Village and C-COM to understand local needs and observe community support systems.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek activated the Emergency Conflagration Act in response to the Town Gulch Fire, enabling more resources to fight the wildfire near Richland as it threatens structures.

Portland, Oregon, is forecasted by the NWS to experience a high near 90 degrees today with increasing heat throughout the day and haze after 2 pm. The evening will cool to around 65 degrees.

A Portland man, Jon Scot Taylor, was arrested for alleged sexually explicit communications with a minor and planning a meeting, following a cross-state law enforcement operation.

Portland's Lan Su Chinese Garden has erected a chain-link fence to address vandalism and disturbances, signalling frustration and a need for wider solutions to crime in the area.