A bear was spotted wandering through Corvallis, Oregon, prompting local police to coordinate with state agencies and advise the public to keep their distance.

Portland implements a pruning moratorium for elm trees from April 15 to October 15 to prevent the spread of Dutch Elm Disease. The city provides guidelines for proper elm wood disposal.

Hillsboro has been recognized as Tree City USA for the sixth year and received a Growth Award for sustainable forestry, with significant investment and tree planting efforts highlighted.

Sandy, Oregon, is set to revamp its skatepark, aiming to create a modern facility enticing skaters from around the region, with extensive design plans suggesting a significant improvement over the outdated current park.

Commissioner Dan Ryan announces $1 million funding from SDC for Berrydale Park improvements, totaling $4 million for renovation including a new playground and skatepark, with construction expected to begin in fall and completion by 2025.

The Portland Water Bureau detected Cryptosporidium in the Bull Run Watershed, advising immunocompromised individuals to consult health professionals regarding water safety.

Gateway Green in Portland is set for upgrades including new trails, an entry plaza, and habitat restoration, funded by Commissioner Dan Ryan's initiative for a more inclusive and accessible park.

The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries is holding a public meeting on April 17 in Forest Grove, offering both in-person and online participation, to discuss cemetery preservation.

The Washington Park Playground in Portland is undergoing renovations, including a new slide and play equipment, beginning April 15 with a reopening slated for May 3.

Oregon officials implement measures to protect the western snowy plover during their March-September nesting season, restricting certain beach activities in designated areas.

Champoeg State Heritage Area presents an exhibit on Black Pioneers in Oregon, shedding light on their key role in the state's history, in collaboration with Oregon Black Pioneers.

Clark County has declared April 1-7 as Food Waste Prevention Week, launching initiatives and a podcast series to educate on reducing the 1.1 million tons of food waste in the Washington area.

Sea lions congregate at Portland's docks near the Columbia River, a phenomenon locals note as common during this season, attributed to them following food sources like smelt.