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Road Rules
Police policies allow at-fault drivers to leave certain crash scenes without so much as a ticket.
Taylor Griggs
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“Chaotic” Middle School Assembly Underscores PPS’ AI Problem
A recent assembly celebrating the district’s partnership with Colin Kaepernick’s AI startup left some parents and teachers disturbed.
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Elections Complaint Alleges Canvassers are Intentionally Misleading Public About Police Funding Initiative
Workers gathering signatures for the effort to divert clean energy funds to Portland police are using talking points that don’t line up with the petition’s actual text.
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Net Benefits: The Future of Public Tennis in Portland
The US Tennis Association wants to run Portland’s public tennis programs. Advocates say private money will yield benefits, but others are wary.
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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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Reporting Live: City Council’s Contentious Budget Meeting
Police oversight board, climate energy fund, and union jobs are on the chopping block
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Council Budget Talks Highlight Tension Over Proposed PCEF Moda Center Investment
Mayor Keith Wilson has suggested Portland’s Clean Energy Fund can spare $75 million for Moda Center upgrades, but the details are murky.
