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After Years of Bureaucratic Pushback, Portland Street Response Finally Has a Chance at Success
The city’s unarmed mobile crisis response program has struggled to gain stability under past city leadership. New city leaders aim to change that.
Portland Settles Lawsuit With Journalists, Legal Observers Targeted By Police During Protests
The $938K payout to nine plaintiffs marks the city’s largest protest-related settlement to date.
Will Portland Police Cooperate with Trump’s FBI?
The Police Bureau’s relationship with a federal anti-terrorism task force triggered a broader conversation about illegal surveillance, racial profiling, and Islamophobia.
As Oregonians Take to the Streets to Protest Trump Policies, Oregon’s Attorney General is Turning to the Courts
Oregon has signed on to five multi-state lawsuits challenging recent presidential executive orders on birthright citizenship, DOGE, federal funding, and health care.
New Housing Committee Takes on Portland's Affordability Crisis
City Councilor Angelita Morillo says she'll introduce a policy to ban anti-competitive rental price-fixing software.
City Council Reluctantly Approves Mike Jordan’s Tenure as City Administrator Until 2026
Despite Council frustration and public outcry over recent Zenith decision, Jordan will continue to lead the city through a transitional year and turbulent budget cycle.
Michael Jordan Tapped to Stay on as City AdministratorÂ
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 AmbiguousÂ
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 PickÂ
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.
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