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Hundreds of City Workers to Strike Next Week, Barring 11th Hour Miracle
Union workers—some of whom maintain critical city services—wants cost-of-living adjustments, standard wage increases, and layoff protections.
City services, including some emergency services, may be impacted next week after city leadership failed to reach an agreement on a labor contract with Portland city workers. Roughly 800 city workers represented by City of Portland Professional Workers Union (CPPW) are preparing to strike starting Monday, November 9, following 10 months of unsuccessful bargaining on…
Election Update: Julia Brim-Edwards Concedes in Multnomah County Chair Race as Portland City Councilors Celebrate Reelection
Big spending and campaign blitzes likely weren’t enough to effect a shakeup at City Hall, or sway voters on county leadership.
The Mercury’s 2026 Election Night Live Updates!
Kotek declares victory in governor’s race; Shannon Singleton holds big lead in race for Multnomah County Chair
Prosecutors Clear Portland Officer Who Killed Eric Hurtado
Man’s family vows to push for improved mental health services as footage from October 15 incident shows officer firing four seconds after arrival.
Unhoused and Unheard: Shelter Residents Report Poor Management and Unfair Treatment
City Ombudsman releases survey results from Portlanders staying at local shelters.
Council Candidate Eli Arnold Is a Cop. In 2021, He Used Force More than Any Other Officer.
Arnold ranked 14th out of 991 officers who reported force over a 10-year period, not including protests. Black and homeless Portlanders were disproportionately impacted.
Portland City Council Signals Support for Climate Litigation
More and more local governments are suing fossil fuel companies to recover climate-related costs. Efforts to protect the oil and gas industry could hamper attempts to hold companies responsible.
Anonymous Police ID Numbers Cause Delay in Reporting on Use of Force
A request to identify Portland Police officer and candidate Eli Arnold raises questions over transparency, and brushes up against a 2021 state law
Multnomah County Employee Union Rescinds Julia Brim-Edwards Endorsement
AFSCME Local 88 voted in the same meeting to endorse Shannon Singleton for county chair.
Following the Money: Portland Dems on Why They’re Attracting Conservative Donors
A new website, Who’s Buying PDX, analyzes years of campaign data to reveal which Portland candidates are backed by GOP supporters
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.
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.
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