Gov. Kotek has appointed a seven-member advisory committee to shape where and how data centers expand in Oregon — balancing jobs, grid capacity and natural resources.

Residents in Portland protest against ICE activities and Trump administration, expressing concerns for civil liberties, drawing parallels to civil rights issues on MLK Day, and resulting in some arrests during a sit-in at an ICE facility.

The Yamhill County Sheriff's Office announced the closure of its offices for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, ensuring that law enforcement would still be on duty.

A community confrontation in Woodburn escalated after ICE agents locked a key fob in a car; video and witnesses say residents pressured tow drivers and chased ICE vehicles out of town. The city has declared a local emergency amid ongoing enforcement activity.

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office shared details about its Laundry Facility, which processes up to 5,000 lbs of laundry daily and provides skill-building work for inmates.

The U.S. Coast Guard approved a plan for a fixed-span bridge to replace the I-5 drawbridge over the Columbia River, supporting improved travel between Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington.

Multnomah County offices close on MLK Day to honor Dr. King's legacy, affecting health clinics, tax services, and library operations. Normal operations resume Jan. 20.

A 1935 attorney‑general opinion could block the Legislature from repealing House Bill 3991, complicating Gov. Tina Kotek’s plan and leaving ODOT facing steep cuts.

Sen. Jeff Merkley told Oregon town halls that ICE and Border Patrol tactics are stripping away rights, pressing for oversight as protests and investigations mount. Local leaders have opened inquiries and demanded answers from DHS.

After a weeklong stalemate, Jamie Dunphy takes the Portland City Council presidency and says he'll focus on homelessness, permitting and funding.

Multnomah County Sheriff's Corrections CNT underwent immersive hostage scenario training. The exercise, led by Sergeant Bill Maxwell, aimed to prepare for critical incidents in jails.

A report from PSU shows Oregon's homelessness increased by 35% with 27,119 individuals affected. Despite improvements in data methods and shelter capacity, over 60% remain unsheltered. Disparities in communities of color were also noted.

Oregon's Department of Administrative Services published the 2026 Housing Production Targets and Methodology Report, outlining goals to meet housing needs statewide as per House Bill 2001.