Oregon's Legislative Landscape Supports LGBTQ+ Rights, But Is That Enough?
As the American legal landscape for LGBTQ+ residents grows hostile, Oregon works to enshrine rights for all.
The Long Road to Justice
As the American legal landscape for LGBTQ+ residents grows hostile, Oregon works to enshrine rights for all.
He Isn't the DA Yet, but Nathan Vasquez Already Secured More County Money for Drug Prosecutions
Local groups cry foul after Vasquez scores backroom deal for drug prosecution funding.
City Will Spend an Estimated $1.1 Million on Munitions, Shields, and Training For Police
Stockpiling weapons and the return of Portland's crowd control team is reigniting dialog about how police respond to protests.
Proposed Ballot Measure to Repeal Police Oversight Board Can Now Start Gathering Signatures, Judge Says
Judge greenlights police union initiative to scrap and replace Portland’s independent oversight board—which was approved by voters—after striking down a previous PPA measure.
Democrats Maxine Dexter and Janelle Bynum Pull Off Wins in Key Oregon Congressional Races
Both candidates will face Republican challengers in the November election. Dexter is expected to win the 3rd District this fall, while Bynum is hoping to flip the 5th District in the general election.
Update: DA Mike Schmidt Concedes in Primary Election Marked by Big Spending, Progressive Upsets
County commissioners race: Shannon Singleton, Vadim Mozyrsky, and Meghan Moyer advance to November runoff. Jessie Burke and Sam Adams nearly tied for second place in District 2.
County Commissioner Candidate Saw More Than $40K Funneled to Her Husband by a Board She Oversees
Jessie Burke's vision and methods for Old Town’s rebirth have raised eyebrows. Meanwhile, her group has been accused of being hostile toward homeless service organizations.
Portland Approves New Public Camping Ordinance, After Facing Legal Pressure
The new rules no longer restrict camping hours, but still include fines and jail for non-compliance if a person refuses available shelter.
Police Arrest 30 During Portland State University Library Raid and Ongoing Protest
As cops swarm the urban campus to disband a days-long occupation, teachers denounce police response to campus protests across Oregon.
Pro-Palestine Protesters Occupy PSU Library; Police Say Arrests are Imminent
As colleges around Oregon and the US stage occupation-style demonstrations, a library takeover at Portland State University prompts calls for protesters to leave peacefully, amid threats of prosecution.
City Council Formulates New Public Camping Rules For the Unhoused; Gonzalez’s Plan Rejected
Commissioner Rene Gonzalez’s idea to hand policy control to the mayor and fine houseless people up to $1K was shot down in a 3-2 vote.
Commissioners Introduce Dueling Homeless Ordinances; Experts Say None Get to the Root of the Problem
Mayoral candidates Gonzalez, Mapps, and Rubio have unveiled starkly different ordinances for regulating camping in Portland, as the city tries to fix legal issues with its prior rules.
Portland Will Pay Nearly $1.6 Million for Independent Monitor to Oversee City's Compliance With DOJ Settlement
Mark P. Smith & Associates will take over monitoring of Portland Police Bureau’s adherence to federal directives. The team includes a former violence prevention leader for the city.
Public Pleas to Save Portland Street Response Dominate City Budget Session
As Portland prepares to slash bureau budgets ahead of 2024-25 fiscal year, residents make their case for investments in alternative response programs and gun violence reduction.
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