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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The First Portland Area Detox Center Funded By Measure 110 Will Open Soon
It’s the first drug withdrawal center in the Portland metro region to focus on fentanyl addiction, and proof that Measure 110 efforts are paying off
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Portland City Councilors Will Lobby For Change in State Law to Pave Way For Criminalization of Drugs
City leaders blame a loophole in state law for the scourge of fentanyl and meth addiction on Portland’s streets. Experts caution a repeat of the failed War on Drugs.
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2024 Election: Portland City Council Candidates Already Scrambling For Public Campaign Dollars
With new City Council districts confirmed, campaigns are already underway for 12 council seats.
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Defendant Sued By Andy Ngo Says They Never Received Legal Summons Before Being Ordered To Pay $100,000
A Portlander is fighting the justice system after a right-wing blogger won a legal judgment against them for failing to appear in court. They say they never received proper legal notice.
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Rapid Response Bio Clean Settles Lawsuit With Man Whose Property Was Thrown Away During Homeless Camp Sweep
Portland’s contracted homeless campsite removal company was recently ordered to pay damages in another lawsuit stemming from the same 2020 sweep.
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Public Apology Issued To Former Commissioner Hardesty After City Settles Lawsuit Over False Claims Leaked By Police
City of Portland agrees to pay Jo Ann Hardesty $5,000. Claims against police union and officers remain unresolved.
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Jury Rules Against Andy Ngo in Activist Lawsuit
Right-wing media figure sought damages stemming from attacks in Portland.