Portland City Council approves plans to modernize Keller Auditorium and build a new venue at Portland State University to enhance the city's arts scene.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek seeks a new judge for the state's Court of Appeals following Judge Mooney's resignation. Applications for the vacancy are due by November 4, 2024.

Oregonians are set to join the Great Oregon ShakeOut drill on October 17 to practice the "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" earthquake response, emphasizing preparedness for a major seismic event.

Clackamas County appraisers are set to reassess residential properties in Happy Valley starting mid-October to update tax records, taking 6-8 weeks depending on weather.

Oregon Governor Kotek and the OHA plan to add 465 treatment beds for mental health by 2026, using a dashboard to track progress and focusing on the state's needs outlined by a recent study.

Portland students campaign against gun violence, presenting safety demands to their school board, including trauma-informed lockdown practices and better mental health support.

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum sued TikTok for allegedly creating addictive features harming youth mental health, with 14 states joining the legal action.

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.

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.

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.

OHCS receives two national awards for its efforts in preventing homelessness and preserving affordable housing.

Multnomah County announces the October 14, 2024, opening of the Coordinated Care Pathway Center to divert people with small amounts of drugs from the criminal system to treatment.