Multnomah County Chair, Jessica Vega Pederson, refuses to change ambulance staffing models amid a dispute over slow response times, despite pressure from city officials and AMR, vowing to enforce fines for service failures.

Lynn Peterson has withdrawn from Oregon's 5th Congressional District race and endorsed Janelle Bynum, consolidating the Democratic primary into a two-candidate contest.

A dark money group targets Oregon swing districts with targeted mailers and ads, sparking scrutiny over political financing and election law enforcement.

The report highlights over two dozen Oregon lobbyists representing both polluting companies and climate action groups, raising conflict of interest concerns.

Multnomah County reports a decrease in gun violence, attributing success to collaborative efforts. However, concern arises over the potential loss of funding in 2024, which may impact the sustainability of violence prevention programs.

Multnomah County is looking for two volunteers to join its Planning Commission, focusing on land use policy and planning.

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died in prison; international leaders, including Zelenskyy, accuse Putin of involvement. Russian officials report resuscitation efforts failed after losing consciousness.

An Oregon Senate committee approved a bill to end the practice of daylight saving time in the state, signaling a push towards a more consistent timekeeping practice.

A survey from the Multnomah County DA's Office shows internal divisions on diversity initiatives, with discrepancies in confidence toward management particularly along gender and supervisory lines.

Oregon celebrated its statehood by swearing in 29 new citizens from 19 countries, coinciding with its birthday on February 14th, and highlighting the diverse backgrounds of America's newest members.

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and Police Chief Bob Day welcomed 19 new officers and 5 staff to the Portland Police Bureau, aiming to bolster its ranks after a low in sworn members.

Federal law enforcement seized a $70k Ford from Jon Harder, former CEO of Sunwest Management, to help pay his $74 million restitution for committing a $120 million fraud.

Portland passes an emergency ordinance to expedite the removal of graffiti on private property and hold noncompliant owners accountable, led by Commissioner Carmen Rubio.