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Critics Warn Trump’s “Roadless Rule” Repeal Could Increase Fire Risk While Degrading Drinking Water
Federal officials say logging opportunities and fire management are reasons to open millions of acres of protected public land to development. The science says otherwise.
Over the last year and a half, the Trump administration and its congressional allies have taken aim at a significant amount of the infrastructure protecting the country’s public lands—but a recent proposal from the US Department of Agriculture stands out for the threat it poses. “It’s all very concerning,” Sami Godlove, Central Oregon Field Coordinator…
Update: Police ID Man Shot By Officer Downtown as Eric Hurtado
Two assault victims are expected to recover from random attacks by Hurtado as public waits for more details in second fatal police shooting in under a month
Former East Portland Landfill Site to House Solar Farm, Nature Sanctuary
What was once a blight on 82nd Ave is undergoing a significant transformation.
Portland Councilor Dan Ryan Must Preserve All Phone Records, Court Says
District 2 councilor retracts statement about trading his phone in as judge orders him to preserve evidence in public records lawsuit.
Police Fired 13 Rounds at Armed Man, Hitting K9 During Fatal Encounter
Newly released body camera footage shows moments leading up to shooting that claimed the lives of a 39-year-old man and police dog.
Update: Councilors Dismissed From State Ethics Complaint Over Moda Center Event
Complaint takes aim at Olivia Clark and Loretta Smith’s attendance at $350 Metro Chamber event that exceeds legal limit for gifts. The state has since dismissed the case involving Clark.
Councilor Ryan’s Phone is Traded In On the Same Day a Judge Bars Him from Deleting Messages
The councilor is the subject of a Mercury lawsuit seeking possible records hidden from the public.
Oregon Secretary of State Won’t Investigate Police Chief’s Statements
After six complaints, the state agency says Portland Police Chief Bob Day’s comments about councilor’s old tweets don’t constitute political speech or violate rules for public employees.
“DitchMitch” Billboard Campaign Violates Local and State Elections Laws, Complaint Says
A complaint alleges a Portland Metro Chamber-affiliated PAC ran afoul of campaign finance rules by trying to hide the true funding source of political billboards and filing false campaign-finance statements.
The Portland Thorns Are Chasing the Playoffs — and Consistency
The team has the chance to host games in the postseason, but they have to stay in the top 4
“Weaponized Charges of Antisemitism”: Human Rights Advocates Reject Councilors’ Characterizations of Investment Policy
Eric Zimmerman claimed progressive councilors’ efforts to divest from companies supporting global human rights abuses is antisemitic. Human rights advocates are crying foul.
A Battle Over Growth Threatens the Fabric of a Small Oregon City
As data centers proliferate, residents in North Plains tried to prevent an urban growth boundary expansion. They were met with new state legislation that exempts the major land use decision from being blocked by voter referendums.
Pearl District, NW Examiner Cancel Forum After Brushing Up Against Elections Law Violations
The City Attorney’s office says neighborhood association candidate events must be impartial. Excluding candidates runs afoul of state and federal requirements for nonprofits.
Eugene Voters to Weigh Clean Energy Fund Modeled After PCEF
The Portland Clean Energy Fund has inspired a similar ballot initiative in Oregon’s second-largest city—and similar opponents.
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