Courtney Vaughn
Courtney Vaughn is the news editor at the Portland Mercury. She appreciates your news tips and musings. Reach out at cvaughn@portlandmercury.com or find her on Bluesky @courtneyvaughn.
Posted inFall Arts 2025
Punchlines & Piledrivers Calls It in the Ring
Ally Ward’s absurd wrestling-inspired live show pits comics against each other for an improv battle.
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Eviction of Disabled Veteran Halted After Intervention From Neighbors and a City Councilor
A 68-year-old man in Northwest Portland was served an eviction notice for unpaid rent he says he didn’t know he owed.
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Workers in Portland’s Independent Police Investigation Unit Authorize a Strike
The complaint investigation unit says the city’s new voter-approved police oversight system could leave them jobless.
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County Commissioner’s Staffer Fired After Scrutiny Over Political Activity
Communications manager Vikki Payne left Commissioner Julia Brim-Edwards’ office in early August, after taking heat for actions involving a PAC she oversaw.
