K9 Officer Ben Martin of North Bend named Officer of the Year by American Legion Post 34 for his exceptional community impact and fundraising efforts for the K9 program.

A federal appeals panel allowed a narrow claim against a Multnomah deputy DA to proceed, while dismissing most official-capacity damages claims. The decision revives part of Gibson and Schultz’s civil suit.

Beaverton Police partners with Oregon transportation agencies for a Seatbelt Safety Blitz, focusing on strict enforcement of seatbelt laws.

Station 29 of Portland Fire & Rescue, with a history dating back to the 1960s, provides emergency services to several neighborhoods and is equipped with a fire engine, brush rig, and ATVs for diverse terrains.

Hillsboro has opened Fire Station 9 in South Hillsboro to provide emergency services to residents, also featuring administrative spaces and an Operations Center, with a focus on sustainability and community use.

Researchers and advocates pressed lawmakers to fix attendance reporting after testimony showed Oregon students get far less class time than peers. Supporters say a modest bill could deliver the data districts need.

External reviewers say two closed Portland shootings were withheld from their analysis, and the OIR Group wants the city to stop letting lawsuits stall outside reviews. The report outlines recommendations to fix tactical and oversight gaps.

Portland Fire & Rescue posted about a specialized ATV operated from Station 27, used for medical emergencies in Forest Park and wildland fire patrols.

Portland Public Schools voted to end Jefferson’s 15-year opt-out and redraw boundaries to boost enrollment ahead of a $465M modernization of the campus.

The City Council of Portland is seeking public input on the Public Infrastructure Environmental Code Project, which addresses environmental overlay zone policies in the city, before a meeting on February 12, 2026.

A city committee advanced an amendment to Portland’s chronic nuisance code that would add trafficking and gun violence to the list of reportable offenses and ease enforcement thresholds.

The Portland Water Bureau found traces of Cryptosporidium in the city's water supply and is monitoring it, while not treating the water but planning a filtration system by 2027.

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management formalized the Oregon Disaster Recovery Plan to help local and tribal jurisdictions recover from disasters.