Commissioner Rene Gonzalez leads the Portland mayoral race in early polls, with nearly 40% of voters still undecided and ranked-choice voting adding complexity.

Multnomah County's Coordinated Care Pathway Center opening is delayed to late October to ensure staffing readiness, with interim mobile outreach teams to provide deflection services.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek toured Blazer Industries, emphasizing modular homes as a solution to the state's housing crisis and aiding the rebuild after the Holiday Farm Fire.

Medford firefighter Manny Sharp received the 2024 Ben Franklin Award for Valor after rescuing individuals from a burning house without protective gear.

Governor Tina Kotek led the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team's mobilization ceremony for their peacekeeping mission in Kosovo, highlighting their readiness and NATO's commitment to regional stability.

Multnomah County approves a new agreement with AMR to improve ambulance staffing and response times after AMR failed to meet urgent call response targets.

The opening of Multnomah County's new deflection center has prompted concerns about security and neighborhood impact; $740,000 has been allocated for initial-security measures.

Oregon's TAC seeks multi-lingual members for Voters' Pamphlet translations to ensure inclusivity and compliance with Senate Bill 1533 ahead of the November elections.

Governor Tina Kotek appointed Ryan S. Joslin as Benton County's DA to replace the retiring John Haroldson. Joslin, with 99% of the primary vote, starts Sept 1, 2024.

Governor Tina Kotek convened a summit aiming to improve Oregon’s summer and after-school programs and secured $30 million in state funding for educational opportunities.

Portland officials extend talks on Keller Auditorium's future, considering both renovation and new construction, as they encourage collaboration with PSU and the Halprin Landscape Conservancy.

Officials celebrated the 50th anniversary of the South Slough Reserve, highlighting its contributions to ecological understandings and partnership with local tribes.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek declared an emergency due to the Dixon Fire, enabling state aid for Douglas County, as firefighting efforts face significant challenges with 95 active fires statewide.