Oregon's Treasury reports progress in sustainable investment, indicating a significant cut in emissions intensity and growth in climate-positive holdings, aligning retirement funds with environmental responsibility.

Unofficial results of the Sherwood special election on January 13, 2026, are now available, with further updates scheduled and final results to be certified by February 9.

Portland Parks & Recreation extends the application deadline for the Advisory Committee to guide the redevelopment of Tom McCall Waterfront Park, seeking diverse community input.

Sherwood's Special Election concludes with initial results due after polls close; voters had till 8 p.m. to submit ballots, with the option for language assistance.

Kellogg Middle School in Portland re-introduces the SKY Schools Program with a focus on reducing violence, supported by a grant from the Office of Violence Prevention.

Clackamas County progresses on its Recovery Campus combining transitional housing and support services after Governor Kotek's executive order, which extends the Homeless Emergency and provides funding.

A federal judge struck down a Trump executive order that sought presidential power over elections, a ruling celebrated by Oregon and Washington as a defense of electoral integrity.

Multnomah County and partner law enforcement agencies conducted a high-visibility patrol on Portland's MAX Yellow Line, resulting in immediate arrests, emphasizing a commitment to public transit safety.

Portland Police monitored a protest at the ICE building without making arrests, maintaining a balance between law enforcement and community relations.

Two deputies received the inaugural National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Award from the Multnomah County Sheriff for outstanding public safety work.

Portland officials call for a halt to ICE operations after agents shot two individuals near a local hospital, amid wider concerns over the use of force in immigration enforcement.

Portland councilors Avalos, Dunphy, and Smith reacted to an ICE shooting in Hazelwood, criticizing ICE's community safety threat and promising vigilance against federal overreach.

Portland's City Administrator Raymond C. Lee III warns of a potential $26.5 million General Fund shortfall in FY 2025-26 and discusses strategies for addressing the city's budget pressures.