Benjamin Gutman has been appointed as Oregon's Deputy Attorney General, a position announced by Attorney General Dan Rayfield. Gutman has an extensive legal background and education from Yale.

Jamie Evans-Butler is appointed as the Program Manager for Portland's Office of Violence Prevention following a competitive process with over 120 candidates.

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield won a court order stopping federal fines over SNAP operations, protecting food assistance amid legal clashes with the Trump administration.

Clackamas County distributes signs to retailers warning against shoplifting, backed by the DA's office's commitment to prosecute theft offenses, aiming to deter retail theft and maintain community safety.

The MCSO celebrated Kathleen Logue's 15 years of service, highlighting her work in the Auxiliary Service Unit and previous role as a corrections deputy.

Oregon's Attorney General, Dan Rayfield, and 18 other states filed a lawsuit against a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa petitions imposed by the Trump administration, fearing it would hinder hiring skilled foreign workers.

Portland schools will get $8.1 million for arts education in the 2025-26 academic year from the Arts Access Fund, benefitting over 28,000 students and employing arts teachers.

A coalition of 20 states, led by Attorney General Dan Rayfield, won a legal battle to preserve FEMA's BRIC disaster preparedness funding from cuts proposed by the Trump Administration.

Portland's camping ordinance enforcement connected over 100 homeless individuals to shelters in five weeks, with Mayor Wilson emphasizing support over criminalization, issuing few citations, and prioritizing shelter services.

Multnomah County Sheriff's Office intensifies DUII enforcement over the holidays to prevent impaired driving, offering safety tips and enhanced patrols.

Oregon reinstates SNAP work requirements statewide, affecting 37,000 people, with ODHS advising those concerned to seek assistance for eligibility questions.

Raymond C. Lee III was unanimously confirmed by the Portland City Council as the city's new long-term administrator responsible for managing daily city operations.

Multnomah County proposes to exceed its Preschool for All growth target by allocating 7,460 seats for the 2026-27 year, doubling current capacity and providing significant savings for families.