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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Portland Police Bureau Identifies Cops Who Killed Legacy Hospital Gunman
Three officers involved in July 22 fatal shooting remain on leave. The incident is the second deadly police shooting of 2023 in Portland.
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Nearly 11,000 Oregonians Want City Leaders To Shore Up Portland Street Response
Petition shows outpouring of support for crisis response program, but budget constraints and employee morale still threaten its success
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Police Delay Release of Information After Fatal Shooting of Hospital Gunman
Three Portland police officers fired at a suspect. It could be weeks before their names are published. Accountability advocates say the policy is out of line with other agencies and PPB’s own internal directives.
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Report: Company Hired to Board Up Properties Violated City Contract and Swindled Business Owners
Portland ombudsman says lack of city oversight led to multiple contract violations and billing discrepancies, costing vandalized businesses thousands.
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Tusitala “Tiny” Toese Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for 2021 Proud Boys Brawl in Portland
Prosecutors asked judge for lengthy sentence, citing Toese’s history of violence and arrest at politically-charged riots led by the Proud Boys.
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Portland’s First Temporary Mass Shelter Site Will Open This Month
Pods at the Clinton Triangle in Southeast Portland are a far cry from initial plans to corral up to 250 people in tents.
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Gun Violence, Arts Tax, and Homeless Services: City Auditor Reveals What’s Going Under the Microscope
Portland City Auditor’s Office will focus on auditing government functions that will have the greatest impact on residents.
