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Homeless
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May 24
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An 11th-hour city budget amendment proposed by Mayor Ted Wheeler has revealed the depths of the transportation bureau’s woes.
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Music
May 25
12:30 PM
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May 18
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Transportation
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Portland Police are bringing back the traffic enforcement team, but advocates point to traffic light cameras as the best way to slow drivers and reduce racial bias in policing.
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News
May 17
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Fire Destroys Downtown Portland Apartment Building
Firefighters say residents initially ignored alarms before massive blaze left them displaced.
Courtney Vaughn
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May 11
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Portland Parent Says Public School Bus Driver Encouraged Prayer, Religious Singing
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Abe Asher
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May 12
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The Right to Rest in Oregon
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Skepticism from Governor Tina Kotek and state legislators about the Oregon Department of Transportation's tolling plans may have lasting impacts.
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