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Portland Emergency Dispatch System Impacted by Global IT Outage
City says 911 is taking calls manually, as other businesses and a local hospital report disruptions from the massive software outage
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Here’s Who’s Running for Portland City Council in 2024
As the city gears up for a new government structure and a 12-person council, candidates are in the thick of campaign season for a pivotal November election.
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Another Suspected Heat-Related Death Pushes Oregon’s Tally into Double Digits
During a wave of excessive temperatures, medical examiners across the state are investigating at least 16 deaths that may have been caused by the heat.
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Commissioner Rene Gonzalez Wants City to Rein in Public Comments Criticizing Police During Council Meetings
The city commissioner and candidate for mayor insists the city should no longer “platform abolitionists” by allowing comments about police brutality during council votes on legal matters.
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What the Supreme Court’s Ruling Against Homelessness Means for Portland and Oregon
Portland must still abide by state law—policy which some experts say should be adopted by the entire nation.
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Candidate for Mayor Carmen Rubio Snaps Up Endorsement From Gov. Tina Kotek
Rubio is among a crowded field of mayoral candidates, including two other current city commissioners.
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Home Forward and City of Portland Unveil 206 New Affordable Apartments in Southeast Portland
The Hazel Ying Lee apartment complex sits at the site of a former strip club on Powell Boulevard. It’s the largest new construction project funded by the Portland Housing Bond.
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Hundreds of Women Rally on Burnside Bridge For Reproductive Rights
The June 24 demonstration was part of a national women’s strike planned around the two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s ruling against abortion rights.