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Good Morning, News: ODOT is Broke, Elon Musk Made an AI Girlfriend, and Sen. Wyden Wants to Unmask ICE
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Body Camera Footage Shows Damon Lamarr Johnson Died While Restrained By Police
Police chief, city councilor amplify calls for alternative crisis response system after another Black man, suffering a mental health crisis, dies in police custody.
Newly released body camera footage shows the minutes leading up to the death of Damon Lamarr Johnson, who died shortly after being physically restrained and handcuffed by police last month. Officers were dispatched to Johnson’s North Portland apartment after a security guard at the property reported the man was exhibiting erratic behavior and dangling knives […]
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With Federal Grants on the Line, Portland Leaders Weigh Whether to Comply With Trump’s Anti-DEI Directives
City administrator says Portland currently relies on $387 million in federal grants. The city stands to lose federal money if it doesn’t slash its equity-focused programs.
The city of Portland has steadily tried to resist federal policy directives from the Trump administration, particularly regarding immigration, civil rights, and protections for LGBTQ+ residents—until now. On Wednesday, City Administrator Michael Jordan’s office announced a series of “tough decisions” city leaders are facing, as they risk losing hundreds of millions in federal funds if […]
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Good Morning, News: Governor Bans Cellphones in Classrooms, Military Infiltrates an LA Park, and Weather Service Cuts Scrutinized After Deadly Texas Flooding
The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Good morning, Portland! Summer is in full swing, which means longer days, […]
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Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Faces Lawsuit Over Forced Hijab Removals
Two Muslim women arrested last year after a protest were forced to remove their hijabs and were photographed in front of men. A new lawsuit alleges jail deputies violated the women’s civil rights.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is suing the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office for civil rights violations, after deputies forced two Muslim women to remove their hijabs and then photographed them without their head coverings in 2024. Serine Abuelhawa and her sister Marjannah Hassan were arrested in June 2024 after taking part in a peaceful […]
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Shoofly Vegan Bakery Staff Cease Efforts to Buy the Business, Starting Their Own Instead
Amid paycheck disputes and a staff walkout that shuttered the SE Portland cafe, former Shoofly workers say they’ve signed a lease on a new space.
Amid paycheck disputes and a staff walkout that shuttered the SE Portland cafe, former Shoofly workers say they’ve signed a lease on a new space.
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Good Morning, News: Hakeem Jeffries Determined to Derail a July 4 Budget Bill Signing Using a ‘Magic Minute’ Filibuster
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Good Morning, News: ICE’s Latest Texting Trap, Trump Tours Alligator Alcatraz, and Portland’s Summer of Slushies Has Arrived
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Asylum Seekers Are Being Arrested During Mandatory ICE Check-Ins
A Portland-area man with a family and work visa received a text ordering him to report to ICE. He was detained and sent to Tacoma, with no release date in sight.
A Portland-area man is one of many asylum seekers in Oregon who’s being targeted for arrest and deportation without cause.
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Good Morning, News: Portland’s Noise Code Gets Revamped, Police Want to Curb Disclosure Requirements Related to Officer Conduct, and Pam Bondi Plays Dumb About Masked Federal Agents
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Good Morning, News: Portland Bakery Wins James Beard Award, ICE Snatches College ‘Dreamers’ and Staff Strike Shuts Down the Louvre
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