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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As Oregonians Take to the Streets to Protest Trump Policies, Oregon’s Attorney General is Turning to the Courts
Oregon has signed on to five multi-state lawsuits challenging recent presidential executive orders on birthright citizenship, DOGE, federal funding, and health care.
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New Housing Committee Takes on Portland’s Affordability Crisis
City Councilor Angelita Morillo says she’ll introduce a policy to ban anti-competitive rental price-fixing software.
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City Council Reluctantly Approves Mike Jordan’s Tenure as City Administrator Until 2026
Despite Council frustration and public outcry over recent Zenith decision, Jordan will continue to lead the city through a transitional year and turbulent budget cycle.
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Michael Jordan Tapped to Stay on as City Administrator
Portland City Council will vote on Mayor Wilson’s appointment of Jordan to the city’s top management role through end of 2025.
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Strike Averted: City Reaches Tentative Deal with Largest Employee Union
AFSCME 189 expects to finalize a new contract with the city of Portland, but another labor union’s strike plan is still on.
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Demystifying Sex Work with Elle Stanger
The Portland sex educator schools us on the definition of sex work as well as its misconceptions.
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Mayor Wilson’s Shelter Plans Are Both Ambitious and Ambiguous
Staring down a ballooning homeless population and growing death toll, Portland mayor eyes 1,500 new shelter beds. Some councilors question the logistics and strategy.
