The IRS seeks more volunteers in Oregon to support free tax services, as the demand exceeds the number of helpers despite increased volunteer turnout and service sites this year.

Multnomah County proclaimed Nov. 4, 2024, as Election Hero Day to honor election workers amidst misinformation challenges and a shift to ranked-choice voting.

Gresham-Barlow School District held a safety summit to address safety concerns and rebuild trust after an armed student incident at Gresham High School.

Portland hosted the Governor’s Marketplace 2024 Conference, emphasizing connections for business growth and diversity in public contracting, led by Governor Tina Kotek.

Portland is incorporating ranked-choice voting for its mayoral and city council races, providing education on the new system and ensuring voters understand the process before election day.

Multnomah County has added over 250 new recovery and stabilization beds, addressing the care shortfall for substance use and mental health crises, with a focus on long-term support and culturally-tailored services.

The Clark County Elections Office will conduct a manual ballot count comparison on Nov. 6, with a statewide risk-limiting audit to follow on Nov. 19, to ensure accurate vote counting.

Oregon's Governor Tina Kotek requests a major disaster declaration from President Biden after a devastating wildfire season, seeking federal aid for affected communities.

Authorities are probing the intentional burning of ballots in ballot box fires in Portland and Vancouver, with Multnomah responding by enabling ballot replacements.

Clackamas County offers multiple ways for citizens to vote in the general election, including mail or 24/7 drop sites, with additional voter services and ballot tracking for convenience and transparency.

Washington County agencies join the statewide "IronOR" earthquake response drill to prepare for a possible megaquake from the Cascadia Subduction Zone.

Clark County increases security around ballot boxes after vandalism at Fisher's Landing, and officials process salvageable ballots while advising affected voters to check if their votes were counted or obtain replacements.

President Biden apologized for the federal Indian boarding school policies that caused trauma to Indigenous communities, a move acknowledged by Oregon DHS as a step toward reconciliation.