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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Be a Hero in Your City!
How to be civically engaged and care for your community in the age of Trump.
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City Council Halts Vote on AI Rental Pricing Software Ban
Portland City Councilor Angelita Morillo says city attorneys are monitoring a lawsuit in California related to the algorithm-driven software
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Update: Using K9, Tear Gas, and Robots, Police Arrest Man Involved in Previous Standoff
Following crisis negotiations that ended without arrest earlier in the week, police returned to NW Portland for a tense arrest of an unhoused man with warrants.
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Portlanders Mourn the Loss of Dan Handelman, Pioneer of Police Oversight
The Portland Copwatch co-founder is remembered as a staunch advocate for accountability and social justice.
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Deadline Approaches to Apply for New Police Accountability Board
Portland’s new civilian-led oversight board, approved by voters in 2020, is finally coming to fruition. Applications for a board seat are due April 14.
