Hales is still hesitating on tougher enforcement of short-term rentals.
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Beseeching a Higher Power
Hales, Fritz Want to “Clarify” Judge’s Demand for Annual Updates on Police Reform
Hales and Fritz want to “clarify” a judge’s demand for annual updates on police reform.
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Old Town, New Tricks
Hatred of City Policy Has Sparked Promising Changes in Chinatown
A hatred of city policy has sparked promising changes in Chinatown.
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The Burden of Proof
Oregon Spends Millions on Innovative Court Programs. Are We Sure They Work?
Oregon spends millions on innovative court programs, and is preparing to spend more. Are we sure they work?
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A Clog in the Pipe
Environmental Rules Snare Plans for Propane Terminal on the Columbia
Environmental rules snare plans for a new propane terminal on the Columbia.
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Taking the Long View
Should the Governor Budget for Prison Savings that Might Not Exist?
Should the governor budget for prison savings that might not exist? Local officials say yes.
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Help with Baggage
Mayor’s Office Smooths Bumps in Airbnb Expansion to Apartments, Condos
Mayor’s office pitching rules for Airbnb’s expansion to apartments and condos.
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You Can Be Arrested for Spitting
And Face Multiple Charges for It, Too. One Woman Just Did.
And face multiple charges for it, too. One woman just did.
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Worth a Thousand Homes
Maps Offer a Sobering Look at Four Decades of Gentrification
Four decades of gentrification in North and Northeast Portland
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High Tension
The Fight for Legal Pot Is November’s Tightest Race—and It’s Going Crazy
The fight for legal pot is November’s tightest race—and it’s going crazy.
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Bracing for Impact
Will Oregon’s “Racial Impact Statements” Live Up to Lawmakers’ Hopes?
Will Oregon’s “racial impact statements” live up to lawmakers’ hopes?
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A Different Lens
Police Union President Airs “Many Concerns” About Body Cameras
The Portland Police Association airs “many concerns” about talk of body cameras.