Oregon election officials were honored with NASS Medallion Awards for their dedication amidst increasing adversities, including harassment and threats.

The historic Elks Lodge in Medford is nearing the end of its revitalization, with modern upgrades and plans to house new businesses like The Copper Plank and Fusion Dance, aiming to blend history with community development.

Oregon's Building Codes Division introduces BESA, an agreement for sharing building inspection resources among jurisdictions to streamline plan reviews and inspections and ease local construction delays.

The Loop biosolids program in King County has enhanced crop yields and soil resilience in Central Washington, showcasing sustainable agriculture and land restoration since 1992.

The Mid-Oregon Construction Safety Summit in January 2025 will offer health and safety training for workers, with a focus on creating safer work environments and providing certifications and credits.

Portland offers free remote consultations to clarify code issues for commercial building permits, aiming to improve communication and reduce permit processing time.

Oregon's ABLE savings programs for people with disabilities reach $100 million saved over eight years, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the federal ABLE Act.

The AI Advisory Council will meet remotely on Dec. 19, 2024, to discuss guidelines for AI usage in state government, focusing on transparency and inclusivity. Public participation is encouraged with sign-ups and written comments accepted beforehand.

Data show the Joint Office of Homeless Services' success in housing over 5,477 people in Multnomah County, with rapid rehousing playing a significant role. The county will further evaluate the program's effectiveness.

Beach Pace has been elected as the new mayor of Hillsboro, Oregon, starting her term in 2025, with a history in community service and a military background.

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.

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.

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.