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Mule Deer Plan public meetings in Salem, Bend, La Grande

Tweet Mule Deer Plan public meetings in Salem, Bend, La Grande January 24, 2024 SALEM, Ore.—ODFW will host three in-person public meetings in February to present and get public input on the draft Mule Deer Management Plan. The meetings start at 6:30 p.m. and are Feb. 1 in Salem,

ODFW Weekly Recreation Report

<div><p> <a href="https://myodfw.com/recreation-report">ODFW Weekly Recreation Report</a> </p></div>

Metro to study garbage and recycling collection at apartments

<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden c"> <p>The new study will help assess how many people living in apartments have adequate garbage and recycling services.</p> </div>

K-9 Tony Retired July 10, 2025

<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><strong>Our beloved K9 Tony's last day of service was Thursday, July 10, 2025.</strong></p><p> </p></div></div></div>

Arrest Results in Large Recovery of Stolen Goods

On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, Tualatin Police conducted an organized retail theft mission at the Fred Meyer, in Tualatin. The mission ultimately resulted in the arrest of two individuals and the recovery of over $18,000 in stolen merchandise. ANDREINA DE LOS ANGELES VILLALOBOS-HERNANDEZ, 32, of Portland, and a female juvenile were taken into custody and charged with aggravated first-degree theft.  

Senate Majority Leader Kayse Jama Looks Ahead to Transportation Vote

Oregon Senate Democrats

Senate Vote on Tina Kotek’s $4.3 Billion Transportation Tax Hike Delayed Again, Senate Republican Leader Says Practical Solutions Have Been Ignored

Oregon Senate Republicans

Transportation Special Session to Resume During Interim Legislative Days

Senator Rob Wagner

Senate Republic Leader Bonham Responds to the Assassination of Charlie Kirk

Oregon Senate Republicans

Senator Bruce Starr Elected Leader of Senate Republican Caucus

Oregon Senate Republicans

Senator Daniel Bonham Announces Resignation, Endorses Christine Drazan to Serve the Remainder of His Term

Oregon Senate Republicans

Senator David Brock Smith Responds to the Assassination of Charlie Kirk

Senator David Brock Smith

Senator David Brock Smith Expresses Gratitude for Senator Bonham, Fully Supports Senator Starr as New Senate Republican Leader

Senator David Brock Smith

Senate Majority Leader Kayse Jama Welcomes Republican Leader Bruce Starr in the Senate

Oregon Senate Democrats

Public notice: Comment on the draft Regional Housing Coordination Strategy

<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden c"> <p>Share your feedback on the draft Regional Housing Coordination Strategy by Wednesday, Oct. 15.</p> </div>

Oregon House Democrats Announce Efforts to Protect Abortion Access Ahead of 2026 Session

Oregon House Democrats

Missing/Endangered Adult Located Deceased

On Thursday, August 7, 2025, at approximately 1:00 PM, Tualatin Police were notified by Wilsonville Police that the body of Lee Ann McNerney was located deceased in a grassy area off of Interstate 5, in Wilsonville.

Concordia public housing redevelopment celebrates grand opening

<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden c"> <p>The T. Joyce Phillips apartments in Northeast Portland celebrated the completion of a redevelopment that added 147 affordable homes, thanks to the voter-approved Metro affordable housing bond.</p> </div>

Bridge to Home offers refuge for families experiencing homelessness in Washington County

By Lauren EverettBylined articles are written by Metro staff and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Metro or the Metro Council. Learn more The Bridge to Home family shelter in Tigard celebrated the completion of renovations last week with a grand re-opening. The shelter's remodel and ongoing operations have been made possible by Metro’s supportive housing services fund.

Public notice: Opportunity to comment on pending amendment to the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Plan

<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden c"> <p>Metro is in receipt of proposed Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Plan formal amendments. To share your views, comment by 5 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 1. A final notice will not be published.</p> </div>