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.
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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.
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The Lawsuit that Broke the Council’s Back
How nearly $4 million in wrongful death and bodily injury settlements united Portland City Council in calling for a culture shift within the Police Bureau.
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Recent In-Custody Death Reignites Calls For a Police-Free Crisis Response System
Portland Police Bureau says it wants another agency to take over calls involving behavioral health. The region already has one that police rarely use.
