Oregon's Privacy Unit reports over 250 privacy complaints against DOGE, with legal actions taken to protect personal data handling by various entities, including government agencies and businesses.

Thurston County reminds homeowners to pay the first half of 2025 property taxes by April 30 to avoid late fees, with various payment options available, including online and in-person.

The Hillsboro Police Department has welcomed four new officers with diverse backgrounds and interests, emphasizing community relations and humanizing law enforcement.

The Oregon DFR issued a cease-and-desist to La Popular and its owner, Brenda Barrera Orantes, for unlicensed money transmission and linked criminal activities.

Hillsboro Police turned a traffic stop into a teachable moment by educating a family on the correct installation of a child safety seat, even providing a necessary booster seat for another child.

Multnomah County Commissioners approved a $100,000 investment for an economic revitalization strategy, aiming for broad growth and collaboration across the region.

Portland Parks & Recreation invites volunteers to help with weeding and mulching at Columbia Children's Arboretum on April 19, offering refreshments and tools.

The Oregon DFR issued a cease-and-desist order to a money transmitter and its owner for illegal actions. Consumers are reminded to use licensed services for money transfers.

OHCS assists 269 Oregon residents with homeownership in 2021, distributing nearly $10M in down payment aid, benefiting many first-time and diverse homebuyers.

The owner of a money service business, Brenda Lili Barrera Orantes, was charged with laundering drug proceeds, involving over $89 million, with potential ties to drug-trafficking regions in Mexico and Honduras.

Oregon's Attorney General sues Coinbase for selling unregistered securities and high-risk investments without proper oversight, causing significant losses to local consumers.

Keizer, Oregon, has successfully graduated from Oregon OSHA’s Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) after five years of safety improvements.

Medford commemorates its mayors with a new downtown plaque, funded by marijuana tax revenue, at "Mayor's Plaza" featuring 42 mayoral tiles dating back to 1885.