Oregon Governor Tina Kotek proposes a $515 million increase for K-12 education funding to sustain educational programs. The plan includes budget distribution adjustments for the 2025-2027 biennium.

Portland begins the Trees in the Curb Zone pilot to plant street trees and expand the city's tree canopy, repurposing parking spaces along SE Duke Street.

Adena Long, Director of Portland Parks & Recreation, has been elected to the City Parks Alliance Board of Directors, bringing her urban park experience to a national level.

The weather forecast for Portland indicates a week of sunny skies and rising temperatures, with highs reaching the mid-to-high 80s and potentially the 90s over the weekend.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek declared an emergency due to wildfires in Umatilla County, with additional firefighting resources deployed and evacuation orders in place.

Gov. Tina Kotek appoints Christine K. Herbert and Matthew A. Rowan to the Jackson County Circuit Court, filling vacancies with experienced legal professionals.

The Oregon DHS and ODE offer a Summer EBT program, providing $120 per child for groceries. Families must apply soon to receive these benefits intended to reduce child hunger.

Four measles cases have been reported in Marion County last month, with the most recent involving an unvaccinated child. Health officials stress the importance of vaccination amid increased cases in Oregon.

Multnomah County's Homeless Mobile Intake Team, serving aging and disabled homeless people, received the USAging’s Aging Innovations Award for its on-street services, helping clients transition to stable housing.

The Portland community mourns Aaron McInnis, killed in a shooting, with police investigating but no suspects yet identified. His family requests privacy.

Hillsboro's La Strada dei Pastelli Chalk Art Festival returns with international artists, live music, and local vendors, expecting to attract 40,000 visitors and generate significant economic benefits.

A Cottage Grove woman received a prison sentence for sending threatening messages via Facebook and X, leading to a federal investigation and seizure of her extensive arsenal.

An Oregon man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for a guns-for-drugs trade, involving the distribution of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of firearms.