Multnomah County Sheriff's Office celebrates a tradition of giving junior deputy badges to kids during new hire ceremonies, fostering community bonds and recognizing the support role of officers' families.

Oregon's Department of Revenue will close its Taxpayer Services Call Center and Salem Payment Center on September 25, 2025, for staff training. Other services remain available.

Attorney General Rayfield and 20 other states won a court order to protect SNAP recipients' privacy from a federal data request by the Trump administration.

North Bend Fire & Rescue is competing against the Coos Bay Fire Department in a creative food can construction challenge, benefiting local charities Bus Jam and South Coast Food Share.

Councilor Dan Ryan proposes a Storefront Support Program to address the challenges faced by Portland's small businesses, focusing on vandalism, high costs, and commercial vacancies.

Oregon's Governor Kotek implemented a strategy for easy, affordable vaccine access ahead of virus season, aligning with WCHA recommendations and ensuring coverage through state healthcare agencies.

Portland city officials visited Vienna to study its social housing model, incurring expenses totaling $15,688.49. Despite controversy over high travel costs due to city policy, the delegation aims to apply Vienna's methods in Portland.

West Coast governors form an alliance to offer unified vaccine recommendations, emphasizing science over politics, in response to the politicization at the CDC.

Torrey McConnell, the Clackamas County Deputy DA, won the 2025 Juvenile Prosecutor of the Year award, recognizing her juvenile court work and reform-focused approach after two years in this role.

Bill Stewart was named Prosecutor of the Year for his work in Clackamas County, especially for his role in creating the Community Court and reducing recidivism.

Multnomah County seeks a new director for its expanding Preschool for All program, focusing on equitable early learning and aiming to serve 11,000 children by 2030.

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson proclaims September 15 to October 15, 2025, as Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, promoting inclusivity and recognizing the Latine community's contributions and challenges.

Oregon Senate Republican Leader Daniel Bonham is resigning and endorses Christine Drazan as his successor; Senator Bruce Starr becomes the new caucus leader.