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Police Arrest 30 During Portland State University Library Raid and Ongoing Protest
As cops swarm the urban campus to disband a days-long occupation, teachers denounce police response to campus protests across Oregon.
Pro-Palestine Protesters Occupy PSU Library; Police Say Arrests are Imminent
As colleges around Oregon and the US stage occupation-style demonstrations, a library takeover at Portland State University prompts calls for protesters to leave peacefully, amid threats of prosecution.
City Council Formulates New Public Camping Rules For the Unhoused; Gonzalez’s Plan Rejected
Commissioner Rene Gonzalez’s idea to hand policy control to the mayor and fine houseless people up to $1K was shot down in a 3-2 vote.
Commissioners Introduce Dueling Homeless Ordinances; Experts Say None Get to the Root of the Problem
Mayoral candidates Gonzalez, Mapps, and Rubio have unveiled starkly different ordinances for regulating camping in Portland, as the city tries to fix legal issues with its prior rules.
Portland Will Pay Nearly $1.6 Million for Independent Monitor to Oversee City's Compliance With DOJ Settlement
Mark P. Smith & Associates will take over monitoring of Portland Police Bureau’s adherence to federal directives. The team includes a former violence prevention leader for the city.
Public Pleas to Save Portland Street Response Dominate City Budget Session
As Portland prepares to slash bureau budgets ahead of 2024-25 fiscal year, residents make their case for investments in alternative response programs and gun violence reduction.
The Evolution of Sleater-Kinney
Indie rockers reflect on 30 years as a band, and why they still call Portland home.
Mayor Wheeler Revises Homeless Plan In Attempt to Avoid Legal Challenges
This time, he may have the support of a commissioner who previously cast the lone "no" vote.
Mayor Wheeler’s Office Pledges to Support, Sustain Portland Street Response
Former city commissioner and program founder chastises “poor leadership” for the popular emergency response team’s lack of growth.
Update: Man Stabbed to Death on MAX Train Was Commuting Home From Work
Michael Brady was killed Friday, March 29. The suspect later told police he heard voices and hadn't taken medication for a mental health condition in months.
Within Three Years, Five Portland Officers Shot Eight People
Watchdogs, legal groups say repeated deadly force incidents are alarming. Portland Police Bureau says it’s a byproduct of high-risk job assignments.
Portland Police Will Get Premium Pay for Joining New Crowd Control Team
Amid lingering criticisms and lawsuits stemming from the 2020 protests, the city approved a 6 percent pay bump for new public order team officers.
Auditors: Future of Historic Kenton Firehouse in Jeopardy After Mismanagement
A new report finds a city bureau failed to oversee management of the building. A state politician has been using the city-owned building rent-free since 2022.
City, County Leaders Unveil Plans to Cut Homeless Count By Half. Not Everyone Is On Board.
Joint efforts would see about $57 million spent to open 1,000 more shelter beds and a sobering center.
Portland Eyes Another Round of Water and Sewer Rate Hikes
If approved, Portland households would pay 6.24 percent more for water and sewer services, starting July 1. The Portland Utility Board has questions.
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As the city gears up for a new government structure and a 12-person council, candidates are kicking off campaigns for a pivotal 2024 election.
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