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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Mayor Wheeler Revises Homeless Plan In Attempt to Avoid Legal Challenges
This time, he may have the support of a commissioner who previously cast the lone “no” vote.
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Mayor Wheeler’s Office Pledges to Support, Sustain Portland Street Response
Former city commissioner and program founder chastises “poor leadership” for the popular emergency response team’s lack of growth.
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Update: Man Stabbed to Death on MAX Train Was Commuting Home From Work
Michael Brady was killed Friday, March 29. The suspect later told police he heard voices and hadn’t taken medication for a mental health condition in months.
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Within Three Years, Five Portland Officers Shot Eight People
Watchdogs, legal groups say repeated deadly force incidents are alarming. Portland Police Bureau says it’s a byproduct of high-risk job assignments.
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Portland Police Will Get Premium Pay for Joining New Crowd Control Team
Amid lingering criticisms and lawsuits stemming from the 2020 protests, the city approved a 6 percent pay bump for new public order team officers.
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Auditors: Future of Historic Kenton Firehouse in Jeopardy After Mismanagement
A new report finds a city bureau failed to oversee management of the building. A state politician has been using the city-owned building rent-free since 2022.
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City, County Leaders Unveil Plans to Cut Homeless Count By Half. Not Everyone Is On Board.
Joint efforts would see about $57 million spent to open 1,000 more shelter beds and a sobering center.
