Posted inTransportation
From Face Chewing to Chronic Code Violations: How Does TriMet Determine the Length of Rider Bans?
TriMet issued its second-ever lifetime ban after the Gresham MAX station attack.
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 inlabor
City of Portland Worker Strike Ends with Contract Compromise
While workers won higher cost of living increases, fear of rising costs in Portland remains.
Posted inHousing
Multnomah County Announces Plan to House at Least 300 Homeless Residents in Vacant Apartments
The county has not identified any landlord partners or available rentals at this time.
Posted inCops
Portland Police Bureau Reinstates Officer Who Leaked False Information About Former Commissioner Hardesty
State labor officials find that city officials didn’t prove Brian Hunzeker retaliated against Hardesty.
Posted inlabor
Hundreds of Critical Portland Operations Workers on Strike After Mediation Fails
Wastewater and street maintenance workers are asking the city to keep wages competitive with the private sector.
Posted inNews
UPDATE: Emergency Shelters Close Monday in Portland Area Despite Freezing Weather
Cold weather outreach will continue.
Posted inNews
City Unveils Plan to “Reset” Central Eastside By Picking Up Trash, Increasing Police Presence, and Removing Homeless Portlanders
Wheeler acknowledged that the sweeps aren’t a solution to homelessness in Portland.
Posted inNews
More Than 600 City Workers are Poised to Strike Over Cost of Living Concerns
Organizers say the strike could have immediate impacts on wastewater treatment and freezing weather road maintenance.
Posted inNews
Following Public Scrutiny, Mayor Wheeler Pivots to Competitive Process for Gunshot Detection Pilot Program
Pilot program will begin in March, pending City Council approval and public input.
Posted inCity Hall
Portland Moves a Step Closer to Overhauling Government with a New Voting District Commission
City officials say they are concerned, but on schedule to transition to a new form of government by 2025.