Isabella Garcia
Isabella Garcia is the former News Editor for the Portland Mercury. She covered City Hall, transportation, the environment, breaking news, and more.
Posted inHousing
Tenant Advocates Urge Oregon Legislature to Strengthen Rent Control After Record Inflation
Landlords argue that stronger rent increase limits would stifle housing development.
Posted inHealth
Oregon Lawmakers Seek to Expand Access to Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Healthcare Amid National Attacks
HB 2002 would protect Oregon providers from out-of-state persecution.
Posted inCops
Auditor Finds Police Lack Data to Judge Effectiveness in Curbing Gun Violence
A follow-up report says the police bureau still has work to do to implement audit recommendations from 2018.
Posted inHousing
Portland City Council Approves Incentives for Office-to-Apartment Building Conversions
Developers say that the tricky redevelopments may still be too cost prohibitive.
Posted inTransportation
Traffic Deaths in Portland Remain Record-High For a Second Year
Speeding, dark conditions, and persistent traffic exposure played a role in the 63 fatalities in 2022.
Posted inhomelessness
Portland’s First Sanctioned Mass Homeless Camp Expected to Open This Summer in Central Eastside
California-based nonprofit Urban Alchemy will run the 150 person camp.
Posted inNews
Accused Normandale Gunman Pleads Guilty on All Charges
Benjamin Smith will be sentenced on April 18.
Posted inNews
Race for Open Multnomah County Commission Seat Takes Shape
Three candidates will be on the May 16 ballot.