Alex Zielinski
Alex Zielinski is a former News Editor for the Portland Mercury. She's here to tell stories about economic inequities, cops, civil rights, and weird city politics that you should probably be paying attention to.
Posted inCops
Police Identify Man Killed by Portland Officers Saturday Morning
It’s still unclear why police decided to shoot Immanueal Jaquez Clark-Johnson, 30.
Posted inHousing
Exit Interview With Outgoing JOHS Director Shannon Singleton
Singleton addresses the inner workings of the region’s largest homelessness agency and the public’s misgivings about its output.
Posted inHousing
City Council Will Threaten to Withhold Homeless Service Funding Unless County Pays for Rental Assistance
Those who’ve been closely following the city’s relationship with the county in recent years consider this a political play.
Posted inNews
UPDATE: Portlander Shot By Security Guard With Alleged White Nationalist Ties Calls on DA to Convict
Kolby Ross is accusing the county prosecutor’s office of mishandling a case that let a shooter walk free.
Posted inlabor
Staff at North Interstate New Seasons Join Union Drive
Arbor Lodge New Seasons workers want living wages, a fair attendance policy, adaquate staffing levels, and more.
Posted inNews
Mayor Proposes First Round of Funding to Run Sanctioned Homeless Encampments
The complete proposal will need significantly more funding—and the buy-in of skeptical neighborhood groups—to be realized.
Posted inNews
Federal Judge Expresses Disappointment in City’s Ongoing Non-Compliance in PPB Settlement
“I was expecting greater transparency by now.”