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Portland Police Chief Chuck Lovell Will Step Down, as Mayor Announces Interim Chief
Lovell, who was appointed chief in 2020, said he never intended to serve as chief through retirement. He will move into a community engagement role at Portland Police Bureau.
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THE TRASH REPORT: Old Politicians, Young Pop Stars, #MeToo Aftershocks, and Solidarity Forever
With Politics in Rearview, Mayor Wheeler Announces ‘Doubling Down’ on Homeless, Economic Policies
Portland mayor says he's committed to ending homeless camping, boosting economy, and hiring interim city manager before leaving office.
Portland Book Festival 2023 Authors, Ranked by Lit Crowd Gasps
Jonathan Lethem returns, Fermenter chef Aaron Adams co-authored a cookbook with Liz Crain, and Naomi Alderman sneaks Portlanders some preview copies of The Future.
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Organizing Portland: Local Labor Organizers See Surge in Union Solidarity, Diversity
Independent union membership is growing at Portland retail stores, restaurants, and even strip clubs. Longstanding unions are also receiving community support.
Nearly 11,000 Oregonians Want City Leaders To Shore Up Portland Street Response
Petition shows outpouring of support for crisis response program, but budget constraints and employee morale still threaten its success
The Problem with Proving, Again and Again, That Portland and Seattle Are Not Dying
Debates continue while the real causes of the homeless crisis are never addressed.
The First Portland Area Detox Center Funded By Measure 110 Will Open Soon
It’s the first drug withdrawal center in the Portland metro region to focus on fentanyl addiction, and proof that Measure 110 efforts are paying off
Unionized Burgerville Workers Say Company is Illegally Retaliating Against Organizers
Union says contract negotiations with management have stalled, noting a recent one-day strike saw temporary workers hired at higher wages than permanent staff
Portland Mayor Wheeler Says He Won't Seek Another Term
Addressing questions about a reelection bid, Wheeler says city's current challenges will require all of his focus over the next 15 months.
No Money, No Justice: How Oregon's Refusal to Fairly Pay Court Experts Caused a Public Defense Crisis
Without public defense resources, attorneys say innocent people without financial means lack proper legal representation
Long Live Outdoor Dining: Portland Takes Steps to Implement Permanent Street Seating Program
Outdoor dining became popular amongst Portland restaurant owners and customers during the pandemic. The Portland Bureau of Transportation wants to make it a permanent fixture on the streets.
Portland City Councilors Will Lobby For Change in State Law to Pave Way For Criminalization of Drugs
City leaders blame a loophole in state law for the scourge of fentanyl and meth addiction on Portland's streets. Experts caution a repeat of the failed War on Drugs.
TriMet Joins Portland's War on Drugs
After a study found negligible amounts of meth and fentanyl residue on transit, TriMet calls for a "crackdown." Experts recommend a more nuanced approach.
The Race For Portland's Next City Council Has Already Begun
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.
Nurses at OHSU Say Hospital Has Ignored Critical Safety Gaps
As threats, shootings at hospitals increase, workers at Oregon’s largest health organization cite spotty safety measures.
Missing the Forest and the Trees: How City Politics Are Getting in the Way of Portland’s Tree Canopy
Experts say trees play a key role in combating the effects of climate change, but Portland’s convoluted system has led to confusion and neglect.
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