The Oregon House passed a bill expanding access to HIV prevention medication, with bipartisan support encouraging pharmacists to prescribe PEP and PrEP.

Gresham Police Department announced that Kortney Burdine, an endangered missing person, was found safe following a public call for assistance. She had left her home overnight, prompting a search.

Portland's new digital system, ProjectDox, enhances the public works permitting process with an interactive platform, aiming to improve review workflows and communication.

Washington County Auditor Kristine Adams-Wannberg released a 2025 audit schedule focused on both public impact and internal operations, aiming to increase government accountability.

Oregon's Governor Kotek and Commissioner Stephenson launch initiatives against student bullying and discrimination based on race, origin, and immigration status.

The Oregon State Fire Marshal awarded grants for hiring extra firefighters during the 2025 wildfire season, promising increased response capacity across local agencies.

Mayor Michael Zarosinski of Medford declared April as Water Conservation Month, urging community participation and offering practical conservation tips.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek visited flood-affected Harney County, promising to secure aid for recovery and announced providing $40,000 for landfill fees. She met with displaced residents and pledged to seek further federal and state funds.

Multnomah County is transitioning to ranked-choice voting, setting records with innovations in ballot hand-counting and voter outreach. This system will replace primary elections by November 2026.

Portland City employees get one-time access to the Nike Company Store from April 19th to May 18th, requiring Employee ID and government-issued ID for entry.

Portland's new government system sees increased civic engagement and city council transparency, with public forums and legal action for community safety funding.

The Oregon DEQ is responding to a cyberattack that has disrupted its systems, including email, but reports no data breach. Vehicle inspection stations are closed, and DEQ is working with Microsoft's team on recovery.

The Trump administration revoked visas for 19 Oregon students, leaving them with a 15-day window to depart or find legal recourse. The reasons for the revocations remain unclear.