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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Parks and Recreation Interim Director Will Exit at End of June
The bureau has seen two director exits in a year as the city weathers high turnover among its leadership ranks.
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Portland City Council Adopts New Law Enforcement Mask Ban, ID Requirements
The city ordinance won’t give local police the authority to unmask ICE, but its supporters say it will help verify and prevent law enforcement impersonators.
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Reporting Live (Continued): City Council’s Contentious Budget Meeting
Shelter, parks, and city jobs are up for discussion.
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Cop Union Alleges City Councilor Interference in New Police Oversight System
Councilor Sameer Kanal was invited to present at a meeting of the Community Board for Police Accountability. The Portland Police Association is crying foul.
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Portland City Councilors are Tearing into Mayor Wilson’s Proposed Budget. Here’s What Could Change.
Proposed changes could affect the city’s climate fund, city manager pay, policing, and more.
