Posted inNews
How Portland Became a Roller Derby Mecca
Rose City Rollers commemorates 20 years by hosting the sport’s global championships on their home turf.
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 inNews
Rubio Campaign Didn’t Violate Election Rules, Auditor’s Office Says
Two complaints involving Carmen Rubio yielded no findings of wrongdoing, but the investigations highlight a rivalry between Rubio’s supporters and those backing Rene Gonzalez
Posted inCity Council Race 2024
Meet Your Portland 2024 Mayoral Candidates
Here’s who wants to be Portland’s next mayor.
Posted inCity Council Race 2024
Meet the Portland City Council Candidates: District 4
These candidates are running in the district composed of Portland’s west side and some Southeast neighborhoods.
Posted inNews
Auditor’s Office: Gonzalez Violated Campaign Finance Rules and Tried to Obstruct Investigation
A re-determination by the Portland Auditor’s Office finds city commissioner used taxpayer funds to benefit his campaign. Investigators say Gonzalez and his staffers lied about key documents and tried to interfere with the investigation.
Posted inNews
In a Stealth Move, Portland City Council Signals Intent to Sever Homelessness Agreement With Multnomah County
Without buy-in from Commissioner Carmen Rubio or Mayor Ted Wheeler, three city leaders asked for an ordinance to cancel a recently renewed intergovernmental agreement.
Posted inElection Guide 2024
What to Expect From Portland’s New Government
How will Portland’s new crop of leaders tackle a revamped system and problems that have been building for decades?
Posted inNews
Sisters of the Road Will Resume Property Search After Prior Purchase Falls Through
The organization’s executive director is departing as the nonprofit scraps plans to reopen its cafe in the former House of Louie building.
Posted inNews
Body Camera Footage Shows Officers Firing 30 Rounds Into Suspect’s Car
Portland Police Bureau IDs officers who shot, injured a 24-year-old robbery suspect during a shootout in Woodlawn. One of the officers is no stranger to using force.