Oregon taxpayers have various free e-filing options to claim part of the state's $5.61 billion tax surplus, with support provided for those earning under $79,000.

Vietnamese-American lawmakers criticize a Portland odor ordinance as discriminatory after the closure of Pho Gabo due to a complaint about food smells. They urge policy revision to prevent harm to minority-owned businesses.

Portland Police Bureau reinstates its Cold Case Unit, disbanded in 2022, with a $2.5 million grant to solve old homicides and violent crimes using advanced technologies.

Kari Hayter is set to become Gilliam County Justice of the Peace in June 2024, as announced by Oregon Governor Tina Kotek. Previously the City Recorder of Arlington, Hayter has a background in public service and finance.

Portland's City Auditor requests public feedback on changes to the Ombudsman's Office aimed at enhancing transparency and clarity in complaint processes.

A Portland jury ruled that PacifiCorp must pay $42 million to ten victims of the 2020 Labor Day Wildfires, raising the total to $220 million for 36 victims.

Portland updates its Fraud Hotline for increased transparency, seeking public input on proposed changes to better define fraud, waste, and abuse, and align with the city's new government structure.

Portland's Bureau of Development Services announced a Hearings Officer decision on a Conditional Use Review for a project at 311 NE 141st Avenue, impacting cityscape development.

The Oregon Legislature passed a bill to allow school buses to use cameras to catch drivers ignoring stop signals, with fines up to $2,000, now awaiting the Governor's signature.

Oregon's 142nd Wing conducts essential night training to maintain combat readiness, flying F-15 Eagles from March 4-6 to ensure pilots are prepared for night-time operations.

Vailey Oehlke, director of Multnomah County libraries, is retiring on June 3, 2024, after a tenure that saw inclusive and modern transformations of local libraries.

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could impact cities' approaches to managing homelessness and public encampments, following a pivotal 9th Circuit ruling.

Portland ranks in the top 10 cities for community-based violence intervention, seeing a significant improvement in its Community Violence Prevention Index score from 39 to 77. The city's efforts led to a 21% reduction in gun homicides.