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Michael Jordan Tapped to Stay on as City Administrator
Portland City Council will vote on Mayor Wilson's appointment of Jordan to the city's top management role through end of 2025.
Strike Averted: City Reaches Tentative Deal with Largest Employee Union
AFSCME 189 expects to finalize a new contract with the city of Portland, but another labor union's strike plan is still on.
Demystifying Sex Work with Elle Stanger
The Portland sex educator schools us on the definition of sex work as well as its misconceptions.
Mayor Wilson's Shelter Plans Are Both Ambitious and Ambiguous
Staring down a ballooning homeless population and growing death toll, Portland mayor eyes 1,500 new shelter beds. Some councilors question the logistics and strategy.
Portland City Council Increases Its Staffing Budget by $4.6 Million
Citing poor policy moves and "defunding" from previous leaders, the new Council will pull from contingency funds to hire additional staff.
Portland Mayor Orders Managerial Staff Back in Office Full Time
Starting in April, remote and hybrid work will end for city managers and supervisors. Mayor Keith Wilson says non-supervisory employees won't see any changes this year.
Multnomah County Confirms Location of New 24-Hour Sobering Center
A site on SE Grand Avenue will house up to 50 sobering beds as an alternative to jail or hospital ERs.
Two Hundred New Overnight Shelter Beds Will Open This Winter
Mayor-elect Keith Wilson promised to end unsheltered homelessness. He's already helped kick-start plans for hundreds of winter shelter beds before taking office.
Affordable Housing Advocates Warn Slashing Supportive Housing Tax Could Be Catastrophic
As the regional government considers a handful of changes to the Supportive Housing Services tax on high-income earners, social service providers are sounding the alarm.
Dan Ryan Announces District 3 Council Candidate as Key Staff Pick
A veteran City Hall executive who recently ran for a Council seat will lead Ryan's office. Mayor-elect Keith Wilson has also picked a top staffer.
Can Portland's New Independent Monitor Help Prevent Police Misconduct?
With nearly $3.3 million paid out to injured protesters, a follow-up assessment highlights Portland Police Bureau’s progress and shortcomings on new policies, crowd control tactics.
Former Portland Police Sergeant Arrested For Soliciting Prostitution
Police say 30 sex providers under the age of 25 were offered trafficking victim services.
Multnomah County Chair Defends Herself Against Former Employee's Lawsuit
A former employee alleges retaliation for blowing the whistle on potential records law violations among staff in Jessica Vega Pederson's office.
Father Christmas, Bring Us Some Snow Plows
Christmas came early for these city bureaus and agencies. Let’s see what ‘Taxpayer Santa’ brought them!
City Council Urged to Postpone Vote on Controversial Downtown Service District Contract
Citing ethical issues and potential conflicts of interest, advocates want the city to halt a no-bid contract renewal that would funnel millions to the Portland Metro Chamber.
Friday Election Results: Bynum Flips US House Seat Blue; Close Race in Portland City Council District 4
Portland will have the most racially diverse City Council the city has ever seen, with a progressive majority.
UPDATE: City Commissioners Abandon Plans to Terminate Joint Homeless Response Agreement With Multnomah County
A Portland City Council discussion that could've ended a collaborative agreement, without a backup plan in place, has been scrapped a day after the election. The move would've cost the city more than $40M.
How Portland Became a Roller Derby Mecca
Rose City Rollers commemorates 20 years by hosting the sport’s global championships on their home turf.
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