Oregon Governor Tina Kotek toured Genentech's Hillsboro facility, admired their scientific innovation, and discussed local talent development and educational partnerships.

The 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team from the Oregon National Guard returned from a year-long deployment in Kosovo, where they contributed to NATO's KFOR mission, maintaining regional stability.

Multnomah County is inviting public input on its zoning code revamp through upcoming meetings to address the code's complexity and improve user-friendliness.

North Bend School Resource Officers complete D.A.R.E. instructor course to educate students on drug resistance and decision-making, as part of the Police Department's efforts to strengthen ties with youth.

Portland introduces updated permit review dashboards to promote transparency and improve the building permit process, with historical data back to 2020 and options to filter by work type.

Medford honored local heroes for their contributions to parks and recreation, with awards given to Bill Maentz and others for exemplary efforts in community service and events.

Non-profit Do Good Multnomah has acquired a North Portland hotel to create a veterans recovery shelter, in collaboration with Multnomah County, funded by a forgivable county loan.

The North Bend Police Department is reviving its K9 Program with a donation from First Community Credit Union, highlighting community support for local law enforcement.

Portland City Council voted to send a parks levy with a 75% tax increase to voters, aiming to prevent service cuts due to a $90 million budget shortfall.

Portland City Council voted to suspend SDCs for new homes, an effort to boost housing development, supported by both the mayor and the Oregon governor.

Tad Fergusson joins the Oregon State Treasury as the Director of Private Market Investments, bringing nearly three decades of experience to manage OPERF's assets.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill 3349 to help local volunteer groups, Rangeland Fire Protection Associations, fight wildfires by providing them with firefighting gear from the Oregon Department of Forestry.

Clackamas County seeks a community member to join its Internal Audit Oversight Committee to promote government transparency and integrity. Application deadline: October 31, 2025.