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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Controversial Dark Money Group, People For Portland, Dissolves Amid State Elections Investigation
The political organization known for its aggressive billboards says its election law violation had ‘nothing to do’ with decision. Another investigation is still active.
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Judge: Portland’s New Police Accountability Board Must Be Operational In a Year
While the new community-led police oversight system is finally on track, some commissioners are furious at a federal judge’s decision to postpone board selection until a new council is in place.
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Auditors Determine Insufficient Evidence that Rene Gonzalez Violated Campaign Finance Laws
Despite “exceedingly close call” Portland Auditor’s Office says commissioner and mayoral candidate’s use of taxpayer money to alter his Wikipedia page isn’t a definitive violation. Secretary of State will investigate other potential violations.
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Police ID Officer Who Shot a Man in the Portsmouth Neighborhood
Nicholas Morales remains on leave after shooting and injuring Robert Seeger near a North Portland apartment complex on Aug. 24. Video footage of the incident was released Sept. 9.
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Portland Police Sergeant Placed on Leave After Drunk Driving Arrest
Sgt. Patrick Mawdsley was arrested for impaired driving in Minnesota in July while off duty. In 2015, he grabbed a woman by the throat during an altercation at a wedding.
