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New Preschool for All Data Challenges Idea That Wealthy People Are Fleeing County
Skeptics have suggested the universal preschool tax was driving high-income earners out of Multnomah County. The latest data doesn’t support that notion.
Initiative to Divert Clean Energy Funds to Cops Moves Ahead Under Constrained Timeline
A judge ruled largely in favor of the police union-backed initiative, but its future remains unclear.
Oregonâs Wildlife is at Risk. Increasing the Stateâs Lodging Tax Could Help
A bill to raise Oregon’s lodging tax by 1.25 percent to benefit threatened animal species passed the House and now awaits a Senate vote.
Portland City Council Votes To Reshape Its Committee Structure
Councilors determined eight was too many when it comes to their policy committee load. Come the end of March, they’ll be saddled with just five.
Former City Hall Staffer Files Discrimination Complaints Against Councilorâs Office
The complaints, which have yet to be investigated by the city and state, allege Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane and her chief of staff retaliated against and fired a staffer after she requested ADA accommodations.
What Can the Multnomah County District Attorney Do to Stand Up to Trump?
Prosecutors across the country are vowing to hold federal officials responsible for breaking the law. Portlanders are asking the Multnomah County DA to do the same.
Portland Officials Condemn ICE After Federal Agents Tear Gas Peaceful Protesters and Children
Saturday’s rally and march led by local labor unions against ICE drew thousands of participants. The disproportionate federal response to a peaceful protest has rattled the city.
TriMetâs Present Crisis, and Uncertain Future
Portland’s public transit agency’s budget crunch is forcing major cuts to bus and MAX service.
Legacy Emanuel Sends Cease and Desist to Nurses Union Over ICE Statements
Oregon Nurses Association previously spoke out about alleged patient privacy violations of ICE detainees who receive medical care at the Legacy facility.
Council Workersâ Union Complaint Alleges Loretta Smith Fired Staffer in Retaliation for Union Organizing
The newly-formed Council Alliance of Workers union is calling on city councilors to uphold their commitment to labor rights in their own workplaces.
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.
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.
âWe Want the Same Protectionsâ: TriMet Safety Staff Announce Union Effort
They work to keep passengers safe, but say they are not afforded the rights of regular TriMet employees.
Drive-Thru Debacle Threatens to Keep Historic Dairy Queen in a Deep Freeze
A franchisee has been duking it out with the city over his right to keep a drive-thru at an ice cream shop on SE Division.
âWeâre Investing for the Long Termâ: How the Future of Portlandâs Historic Albina District is Coming Together
The 1803 Fund is dedicating $70 million to Albina redevelopment amid a broader period of investment in Portland’s historically Black district.
Multnomah County Plans Major Surge in Free Preschool Enrollment Next School Year
The county says it’s on track to nearly double the amount of children currently enrolled in its Preschool for All program.
Portland Artists Hold a Round Table on Generative AI âMachine Nightmaresâ
Tired of the machine takeover? So are local artists, like Roger Peet, Lydia Kiesling, John Niekrasz, and Celeste Noche.
Amid Grim Outlook for National Climate Investments, Portlandâs Clean Energy Fund Doles Out Nearly $64 Million
PCEF awarded grants to 59 local nonprofits for climate projects. The news comes as the well-endowed program is at risk of being tapped for other city priorities.
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