Oregon allocated $800,000 in grants to enhance services for student veterans at state campus veteran resource centers, aiming to ease their transition to college life.

ODOT restored bus service on I-84 between Portland and Boise with a federal grant, benefiting rural communities reliant on the route for essential travel.

Google settled for $700 million over anticompetitive practices claims, with consumers and developers expected to receive funds without requiring claim forms.

Deputies from the MCDSA delivered about 100 toys to Randall Children's Hospital, a gesture aimed at bringing joy to hospitalized children during the holidays.

MCSO shared a #Wrapped2025 post detailing a decrease in crime rates, with fewer arrests for person and property crimes, and an average daily jail population of 969 inmates.

Striking APPs in Portland saw progress as Legacy management agreed to mediation. Community and political support was evident during a rally, and negotiations are set while the strike continues.

Hillsboro City Council will discuss the community's response to ICE activities in a work session. Public input is encouraged via in-person or Zoom attendance, with translation services available.

Cryptosporidium was detected in Portland's drinking water source, with interim measures initiated and no current need for additional precautions for the public.

Oregon and Wasco County announced a $3.5 million grant to help with private property cleanup after the 2025 Rowena Fire. The grant helps where federal aid was unavailable.

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) is inviting public input on its new disaster preparation policy, Policy 725.00, for 30 days to enhance its Continuity of Operations Plan.

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office honored Lynette Hanson's retirement after 17 years, highlighting her contributions and a small, personal farewell ceremony.

Oregon's Division of Financial Regulation settled with five firms over unnecessary fees, securing restitution and policy reviews to prevent future overcharges.

The Oregon Investment Council reported a 2.1% third-quarter return for OPERF, below their 5.4% benchmark, despite strong corporate earnings and a five-year annualized return of 8.8% surpassing the 6.9% target.