Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed bills to enhance public education, including measures for teacher preparation, literacy, and funding stability, with bipartisan support highlighted during the ceremony.

OEM commits to enhancing Oregon's emergency preparedness and systems, acknowledging the need for continuous improvement and better communication, and plans to launch the Oregon Emergency Response System.

Oregon's Clackamas and Washington Counties allocated grants to seven organizations to curb tobacco use, focusing on youths and marginalized communities, for programs to run from 2024 to 2025.

Jayson, a young man with cerebral palsy, secured stable housing through Multnomah County's I/DD Services and the RLRA program after years of homelessness. Case managers provided critical support in this success story.

Oregon's ODHS is establishing measures to improve its Child Welfare system in response to the Wyatt B. v. Kotek lawsuit, with plans outlined in an "Initial Review" by appointed Neutral Kevin Ryan.

Shortstack Belmont, a new 35-unit housing project in Portland, aims to provide affordable, energy-efficient homes for middle-income earners. It's backed by a $6 million OHCS award and emphasizes sustainable design and community inclusion.

Governor Tina Kotek appoints Michael Tessean as the new director of the Oregon Youth Authority, with his term beginning August 18 after Senate approval.

Portland's Friends of IFCC Artist Grant & Residency Program is accepting applications, offering financial aid and workspace to local artists until September 12, 2025.

Oregon's AG leads 22 states in suing the Trump administration over Medicaid funding block to Planned Parenthood, citing potential clinic closures and disruptions in essential health services.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek criticizes the EPA's plans to roll back the 2009 Endangerment Finding, affirming Oregon's commitment to climate science-based policies.

Oregon's Midtown Child Welfare office is set to move back to its original location with a redesigned space aimed at creating a trauma-informed environment.

Portland's Central Eastside to introduce new on-street pay-to-park hours, effective from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday, beginning August 1.

Oregon's Department of Human Services updated its brand identity to be more inclusive and avoid confusion with the federal DHS, with a new logo, colors, and ADA-compliant typography.