Portland ended its 90-day fentanyl emergency initiative, seeing progress and continuing interagency efforts despite ongoing challenges with drug overdoses.

Multnomah County voters received incorrect ballots due to a distribution error, affecting the vote on Measure 26-244. New ballots were sent to ensure proper voting.

Urban Alchemy, a nonprofit operating Portland shelters, didn’t register its lobbying efforts with the city in 2022, violating rules, city auditors report.

The final debate in the Multnomah County DA race saw incumbent Mike Schmidt and challenger Nathan Vasquez clash over protest-related charge dismissals and Measure 110 implications.

Mayor Ted Wheeler proposes an $8.2 billion budget for Portland, focused on city services, public safety, homelessness, and economic recovery, with public hearings scheduled for May.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek outlines the role of First Spouse, ensuring transparency and aiming to focus on state issues without establishing an office or staff for her partner, Aimee Kotek Wilson.

The Oregon Museum Grant committee is set to review funding applications for state heritage institutions on May 15, with the Oregon Heritage Commission to finalize grants on May 20.

Clackamas County has issued over 315,000 ballots for the May 21 primary election, with a new ballot design and a privacy weave envelope. Voters can track their ballots and must return them by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Oregon CIO Terrence Woods and Deputy CIO Jennifer Bjerke have won the State Executive and Leadership of the Year awards, respectively, in the StateScoop 50 Awards.

Pro-Palestinian protesters at Portland State University led to the closure of its library and campus, as officials and the Jewish community express concern over the demonstrations and related vandalism.

Governor Tina Kotek of Oregon has announced a judicial vacancy in Benton County due to Judge Williams' retirement, encouraging diverse applicants to apply by May 22.

Oregon invests $7.6 million in CTE grants for 74 schools to enhance workforce preparedness, focusing on diverse fields like manufacturing and health sciences.

The Sheriff's Office honored deputies and detectives for bravery and public service, awarding Medals of Valor and Lifesaving Awards, among others, in an annual ceremony.