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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.
Courtney Vaughn
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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.
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Twenty-Five Years of News (As Well As Entertainment and Trouble)
How the Portland Mercury found its niche by blending irreverent commentary with sobering investigative reporting.
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Body Camera Footage Shows Damon Lamarr Johnson Died While Restrained By Police
Police chief, city councilor amplify calls for alternative crisis response system after another Black man, suffering a mental health crisis, dies in police custody.
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With Federal Grants on the Line, Portland Leaders Weigh Whether to Comply With Trump’s Anti-DEI Directives
City administrator says Portland currently relies on $387 million in federal grants. The city stands to lose federal money if it doesn’t slash its equity-focused programs.
