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Tenant Advocates Urge Oregon Legislature to Strengthen Rent Control After Record Inflation
Landlords argue that stronger rent increase limits would stifle housing development.
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.
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.
Portland City Council Approves Incentives for Office-to-Apartment Building Conversions
Developers say that the tricky redevelopments may still be too cost prohibitive.
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.
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.
Accused Normandale Gunman Pleads Guilty on All Charges
Benjamin Smith will be sentenced on April 18.
Race for Open Multnomah County Commission Seat Takes Shape
Three candidates will be on the May 16 ballot.
Portlanders Speak Out Against Gunshot Technology Pilot Program During Town Hall
It’s unclear how vocal opposition to the planned program will be weighed by city leaders.
Federal Judge Questions Portland Police Union’s Demands Over Body Cameras
Union officals believe police should be able to review bodycam footage before filing use-of-force reports.
UPDATE: Seven Warming Shelters Open in Portland as Temperatures Plunge Below Freezing
Officials stress the need for volunteers as winter storm persists.
Portland City Council Stops Transparency Advocate Proposal from Going to Voters In May
Instead, they proposed (and passed) their own surprise resolution.
Will City Council Allow Portlanders to Vote on New Transparency Watchdog?
If approved Wednesday, the proposal would go before Portland voters in May.
Portland Police and City in a Stalemate Over Body Camera Policy
Should the Portland police be allowed to review body camera footage before giving statements? The police union says yes.
Three Emergency Shelters Open in Portland Area Ahead of Expected Snow
Forecasts predict anywhere from one to three inches of snow accumulation Monday evening into Tuesday.
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.
City of Portland Worker Strike Ends with Contract Compromise
While workers won higher cost of living increases, fear of rising costs in Portland remains.
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