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"Sometimes Criminals Get Shot": Portland Police Officer Defends Minnesota Shooting of Renee Good
Portland cop pulled from protest duty after remarks, while the Police Bureau reviews another incident involving an officer punching a protester during an arrest.
After Border Patrol Agent Shoots Two People In Portland, Oregon AG Vows to Investigate
Update: Homeland Security identifies man and woman shot and injured during an encounter with immigration agents in East Portland. Oregon officials are imploring DHS to leave the state.
Update: Still No Council President After Full Day of Deliberation and Votes
Public awaits zephyr of white smoke from council chambers announcing who holds the gavel in 2026
New Lawsuit Seeks $1.18 Million For Man Imprisoned For an Overdose Death That Never Happened
Man who pleaded guilty to drug charges says he served a full prison sentence that was based on false information about a fatal overdose.
Mercury 2025 Recap: Portland City Council's First Year
We asked councilors to reflect on their achievements and give us a sneak peek at what's to come in 2026.
Despite DOJ Intervention, Portland Police are Still Killing People in Mental Health Crisis
A grand jury declined to indict officers who used deadly restraint on a man with schizophrenia in June. His family is weighing legal options.
One of Portland’s Few Black-Owned Music Venues is Facing Eviction
The Heights owner claims predatory lease terms left him in default. His landlord says payments were missed even after a rent reduction.
Portland Students Walk Out of Class to Protest ICE Activity
Lincoln High School students marched from their campus to City Hall, where they rallied against recent abductions and deaths in ICE custody.
Portland Police Officer Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges
Jimmy Pryce, a 27-year employee at Portland Police Bureau, faces a criminal trial in Clackamas County.
Oregon to Feds: Rein in Your Officers or We'll Prosecute
Top state attorney says his office will investigate federal officers’ criminal conduct during protests and immigration enforcement
Federal Judge Rules Against Trump, Barring Him from Deploying National Guard to Oregon
The long-awaited ruling, likely to be appealed, dismissed the administration’s case for sending the National Guard to Portland based on protests outside the city’s ICE facility.
City Council Caught in the Middle of Police Oversight Labor Strike
Councilors are avoiding City Hall while Portland's Independent Police Review staff are on strike, bringing some Council operations to a halt.
Man Suspected of Starting Fire Near City Councilor’s Home Arrested
Police say the man lit a fire near a shed to stay warm. It then spread to nearby structures.
Judge: No National Guard in Oregon, For Now
Buying herself more time to fully review evidence, US district judge issued a preliminary injunction maintaining status quo until a final opinion is issued on November 7.
Fundraiser for City Councilor Displaced by Fire Creates Legal Complexity
An outpouring of donations flowed in for a District 1 councilor after a catastrophe, but state rules complicate things for public officials on the receiving end.
Trump Stymied Again; Appeals Court Will Rehear Oregon’s National Guard Deployment Case
The 9th Circuit Court's decision will prevent any troops from deploying for now. A trial in Oregon’s case starts Wednesday.
UPDATE: National Guard Deployment Paused Again in Oregon, as Appellate Judges Decide How to Proceed
A district judge was expected to rule whether to allow out-of-state troops to deploy to Portland. Then, in a Friday twist, an appeals court temporarily halted any deployments until October 29.
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