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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 inTransportation
Portland to Lower Speed Limit Around Cleveland High School and Return Bike Boxes to SE 26th
The city is also requesting the state transportation agency create School Speed Zones around all schools on state-owned streets.
Portland City Council unanimously approved an immediate speed reduction on SE 26th Ave. near Cleveland High School Wednesday, while also asking the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to do the same on SE Powell Blvd., a highway that is operated by the state. The speed reduction, which relies on creating a “School Speed Zone” in […]
Posted inTransportation
Portland City Council to Consider Lowering Speed Limit on SE Powell Near Cleveland High School
The proposal would create “School Speed Zones” around all schools on state-owned highways.
Portland City Council will discuss a proposal Wednesday to lower the speed limit on SE Powell Blvd. near Cleveland High School in response to overwhelming calls for improved safety conditions in the area. The proposal was introduced by Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty, who oversees the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), as an emergency agenda item […]
Posted inGood Morning, News!
Good Morning, News: Oregon Voter Registration Deadline, DeSantis Challenges Democracy, and BTS on Military Break
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Posted inElection 2022
Tuesday, October 18, is the Last Day to Register to Vote
Voters are encouraged to make any changes to their voter information by October 18.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 18, is the last day for Oregonians to register to vote in the November 8 general election. Elections officials also encourage voters who need to update their voter registration information to do so by 11:59 pm on October 18. Oregonians can check their voter registration status on the Oregon Secretary of State […]
Posted inGood Afternoon, News!
Good Afternoon, News: Health Officials Urge COVID Boosters, US Declares Adderall Shortage, and Biden’s Traffic Delays
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Posted inNews
Multnomah County District Attorney Announces “Immigration Neutral” Prosecution Policies
The policies would mitigate disproportionate impacts of the criminal justice system on noncitizens without creating more lenient sentences, DA says.
Multnomah County Deputy District Attorneys will now consider immigration consequences when charging, making plea bargains, and sentencing noncitizens in an effort to avoid deportation when possible, District Attorney Mike Schmidt announced Thursday. Schmidt said the new policy aims to mitigate disproportionate impacts the criminal justice system can have on immigrant communities. “These reforms announced today […]
Posted inCoronavirus
Oregonians 5 and Older Eligible for Latest COVID-19 Booster Shots
Youth can start receiving bivalent boosters as early as Thursday.
The latest COVID-19 vaccine booster shots are now available for children between 5 and 11 years old in Oregon, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) officials announced in a press conference Thursday. The agency encouraged parents and guardians to call their child’s doctor or pharmacy to schedule an appointment to receive the shot. “This is a time […]
Posted inTransportation
Protesters Form Human Barricade for Bike Lane, Calling For Safety Changes to SE Powell
Hundreds of green-clad protesters created a human barricade to protect the bike lane on SE 26th Ave. on either side of SE Powell Blvd. Wednesday afternoon, calling on transportation agencies to reinstall the green bike boxes at the intersection. The protest, led by transportation advocacy groups The Street Trust, Bike Loud, and Oregon Walks, took […]
Posted inGood Morning, News!
Good Morning, News: Portland Bike Bus, TriMet’s Newest Service Plan, and Parkland Shooter Gets Life Sentence
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Posted inTransportation
TriMet Seeks Public Input on Pandemic-Related Bus Service Changes
The changes could ramp up frequent service and expand transit access to underserved areas.
Following dramatic changes in ridership during the COVID-19 pandemic, TriMet is drafting a plan to overhaul its bus service and increase ridership in an equitable way. The plan, dubbed “Forward Together,” would add bus routes in low-income neighborhoods while cutting routes in more affluent areas, strengthen connections with Portland suburbs, and expand weekend service. The […]
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Good Morning, News: Oregon’s Significant Treatment Service Gap, Local Mullet Pride, and Rainbow Fentanyl Myths
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! Let’s dive right in. In local news: • Dozens […]