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Downtown Portland Fentanyl Den Gets Boarded Up After Police, Firefighters Swarm Property
Abandoned Washington Center commercial property became a haven for squatters and drug sales.
Courtney Vaughn
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UPDATE: Son of Man Killed by Portland Police Calls for Increased Transparency
Robert Delgado was unhoused and in mental crisis when he was shot with an AR-15 in Lents Park. His son has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
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City Council Okays $80K for New Police Drone Program
Portland Police will launch a new pilot program using drones to surveil crash scenes, bomb threats, and armed suspects—though critics worry the devices could be also be used to violate civil rights.
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New Affordable Housing Complex Provides Alternative to Tent Cities
Hattie Redmond apartments in North Portland billed as model for housing done right.
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Five Months Down, 20 to Go: Checking In on Portland’s Charter Reform Makeover
Portland will need a city manager, voting district maps, retooled software for ranked-choice elections, and much more. Can it all be accomplished by November 2024?
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TriMet Wants to Fix its Most Unreliable Bus Line, While Making Routes Safer for Students
Changes to Line 70 would reduce Cleveland High School students crossing Powell Boulevard.
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Oregon Legislators Aim to Reduce Waste With New Reusable Takeout Container Rules
Senate Bill 545 could curb landfill waste by allowing customers to bring reusable boxes to restaurants.
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After Years of Financial Mismanagement, Embattled Neighborhood Group Is Asking Portland For More Funding
Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc. is looking to turn over a new leaf, but critics say no meaningful change has been made.
