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News
Today
9:12 AM
YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Cop Hunzeker Let Off the Hook, City Workers Go on Strike, and Street Disco Dazzles... Your Mouth
Wm. Steven Humphrey
Housing
Fri
2:04 PM
Multnomah County Announces Plan to House at Least 300 Homeless Residents in Vacant Apartments
The county has not identified any landlord partners or available rentals at this time.
Isabella Garcia
Cops
Thu
2:48 PM
Portland Police Bureau Reinstates Officer Who Leaked False Information About Former Commissioner Hardesty
State labor officials find that city officials didn’t prove Brian Hunzeker retaliated against Hardesty.
Isabella Garcia
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labor
Thu
9:27 AM
Hundreds of Critical Portland Operations Workers on Strike After Mediation Fails
Wastewater and street maintenance workers are asking the city to keep wages competitive with the private sector.
Isabella Garcia
News
Wed
1:00 PM
Tobacco Retailers Sue Multnomah County Over Ban on Flavored Products
While the future of Multnomah County’s ban is unclear, the lawsuit could be moot if the Oregon legislature passes a statewide flavored tobacco ban.
Abe Asher
News
Wed
10:00 AM
In Oregon’s Prisons, Terminally Ill People Are Left with Little Recourse
Proposed legislation would ease the extraordinarily difficult road that incarcerated Oregonians face in securing compassionate release.
Piper French
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labor
Jan 31
10:10 AM
City of Portland Office Workers Move to Form an Independent Union
“When push comes to shove at budget time, we always take the hit first,” union organizers say.
Abe Asher
News
Jan 30
1:00 PM
Despite New Leadership, Portland Officials Decline to Reconsider Zenith Energy Deal
Climate activists will now turn their attention to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.
Abe Asher
News
Jan 30
11:29 AM
UPDATE: Emergency Shelters Close Monday in Portland Area Despite Freezing Weather
Cold weather outreach will continue.
Isabella Garcia
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News
Jan 29
8:00 AM
YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Charter Reform on the Move, More Thorns Drama, and Dognappers are Foiled! 🐶
Wm. Steven Humphrey
News
Jan 27
9:56 AM
Now Hiring: The
Mercury
Is Looking for a News Reporter (Deadline This Tuesday!)
Wm. Steven Humphrey
News
Jan 27
8:15 AM
City Unveils Plan to “Reset” Central Eastside By Picking Up Trash, Increasing Police Presence, and Removing Homeless Portlanders
Wheeler acknowledged that the sweeps aren't a solution to homelessness in Portland.
Isabella Garcia
News
Jan 26
10:11 AM
More Than 600 City Workers are Poised to Strike Over Cost of Living Concerns
Organizers say the strike could have immediate impacts on wastewater treatment and freezing weather road maintenance.
Isabella Garcia
News
Jan 25
2:14 PM
Following Public Scrutiny, Mayor Wheeler Pivots to Competitive Process for Gunshot Detection Pilot Program
Pilot program will begin in March, pending City Council approval and public input.
Isabella Garcia
City Hall
Jan 25
11:32 AM
Portland Moves a Step Closer to Overhauling Government with a New Voting District Commission
City officials say they are concerned, but on schedule to transition to a new form of government by 2025.
Isabella Garcia
News
Jan 24
4:12 PM
Portland Thorns Fire Trainer, Assistant Coach Following Yet Another Investigation
Investigators recommended the staff members be placed on leave, but the team opted to fire them.
Abe Asher
News
Jan 22
7:59 AM
YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Yet Another Sam Adams Scandal, School for Cops, and What Should We Do with Your Dead Body?
Wm. Steven Humphrey
News
Jan 19
11:15 AM
Success of Measure 110 Remains in Question, According to State Audit
Oregon must collect better data to evaluate impact of drug decriminalization program.
Isabella Garcia
News
Jan 15
7:59 AM
YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: ODOT's Dangerous Plan, Thorns' New Coach, and Can a Robot Give Sex Advice?
Wm. Steven Humphrey
City Hall
Jan 14
6:17 PM
Mayor’s Office Warned of Adviser Sam Adams’ Concerning Behavior in 2021
Majority of the allegations that Adams violated the city’s professional conduct rules were recorded a full year before he was allegedly terminated
Isabella Garcia
News
Jan 13
3:01 PM
More Women Accuse YouTuber Andrew Callaghan of Sexual Misconduct and Assault
We spoke to one of the women who accused him TikTok and two others who have yet to come forward publicly.
Chase Hutchinson
News
Jan 13
1:56 PM
Debate Over Police Presence in Portland Schools Heats Up as Leaders Discuss Gun Violence
School leaders say they are looking for a holistic safety approach as pressure grows to make a decision about School Resource Officers.
Isabella Garcia
Transportation
Jan 13
9:30 AM
TriMet’s Operator Shortage Stabilizes As Agency Looks to Expand Service
Abe Asher
News
Jan 10
2:57 PM
Living Room Theaters Employees Picket in Downtown Portland
Staff say they were told not to discuss a coworker's termination at work or outside of work.
Suzette Smith
News
Jan 9
1:45 PM
Portland Thorns Announce New Head Coach Amid Leadership Upheaval
Former assistant coach Mike Norris felt like a "no-brainer" choice after the team's tumultuous season.
Abe Asher
News
Jan 8
8:00 AM
YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Commissioner Switcheroo, a Deadly Rose Quarter Plan, and Who's Not Invited Back to 2023!
Wm. Steven Humphrey
Transportation
Jan 6
1:48 PM
Advocates Fear Increased Pedestrian Deaths in Planned Rose Quarter Project
ODOT’s own analysis of the project shows an increased risk in pedestrians being hit by cars.
Isabella Garcia
News
Jan 4
11:42 AM
Exit Interview: Portland NAACP’s Outgoing Leadership on Repairing the Organization's Legacy
"The practice of justice is hard and sometimes painful, but it’s always worth it."
Alex Zielinski
City Hall
Jan 3
12:34 PM
Mayor Wheeler Unveils New Bureau Assignments for City Commissioners
Alex Zielinski
News
Dec 29
6:43 AM
Police Review Board Skips Penalizing Officers for Killing Man in Mental Health Crisis, Suggests Buying More Shields
Alex Zielinski
News
Dec 28
12:55 PM
Q&A: Commissioner Rubio on Her First Two Years in Office and Her Role on a New City Council
In January, Rubio will be the most progressive member on Portland City Council. What does that mean to her?
Alex Zielinski
News
Dec 22
4:13 PM
UPDATE: Five Warming Shelters Open in Portland Area During Winter Storm
Officials add a fifth shelter Thursday after high demand.
Isabella Garcia
Transportation
Dec 22
1:55 PM
Q&A: Metro President Lynn Peterson on New Book,
Roadways for People
Peterson calls for greater community engagement in transportation planning.
Isabella Garcia
News
Dec 22
9:34 AM
On Longest Night of the Year, Portlanders Remember Homeless Neighbors Who Died in 2022
Alex Zielinski
Transportation
Dec 20
10:00 AM
Q&A: Outgoing Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty Reflects on Portland’s Transportation Past, Present, and Future
Isabella Garcia
Cops
Dec 19
11:56 AM
Another Portland Officer Cleared For Killing a Member of the Public in July
Alex Zielinski
News
Dec 18
8:00 AM
YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Wheeler's Out-of-State "Experts," Growing Pains for Portland Street Response, and a Murder of Santas!
Wm. Steven Humphrey
Health
Dec 15
4:13 PM
Multnomah County Bans Sale of Flavored Tobacco and Nicotine Products
The ban will go into effect in 2024.
Isabella Garcia
Transportation
Dec 15
3:09 PM
TriMet Expands Its Ability to Ban Riders from Transit System
Isabella Garcia
News
Dec 15
2:24 PM
Multnomah County Board Approves Budget Proposal to Fund Rental Assistance, Defying Wheeler's Demand
Alex Zielinski
News
Dec 15
9:00 AM
Portland Street Response Sees 700 Percent Increase In Workload After Citywide Expansion
The latest report on the first response team exposes weak spots in the rapidly expanding program.
Alex Zielinski
News
Dec 14
1:16 PM
How a California Nonprofit Has Shaped City Council's Homeless Encampment Plan
Email records shows how input from an out-of-state organization took precedent over local expertise.
Alex Zielinski
News
Dec 13
11:44 AM
Grand Jury Clears PPB Officer in Fatal July Shooting
Alex Zielinski
News
Dec 11
8:00 AM
YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: How the PBA Siphons Taxpayer Money, Black Portlanders Sue the City, and Sex Tips for Sluts!
Wm. Steven Humphrey
News
Dec 9
2:17 PM
PPB Changes Policy On When It Releases Officers' Names After Shootings
The change comes months after the bureau stopped following the original policy.
Alex Zielinski
News
Dec 8
11:27 AM
Update: Harney County Blocks Gun Control Measure from Going into Effect Hours After a Federal Judge Allowed It
Alex Zielinski
News
Dec 8
11:00 AM
Black Portlanders File Civil Rights Lawsuit Against City and Legacy Emanuel Hospital Over 1970s Displacement
The plaintiffs allege the city and hospital conspired against their families due to the color of their skin.
Alex Zielinski
Health
Dec 6
3:20 PM
An Update on Viruses Currently Plaguing Portland
The latest on COVID, RSV, mpox, and the flu
Isabella Garcia
News
Dec 6
1:47 PM
Workers at Homeless Nonprofit New Avenues for Youth Announce Union Drive
Organizers cite low pay, limited time off, and lack of board representation as their main concerns.
Alex Zielinski
News
Dec 4
8:00 AM
YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Wheeler's Expensively Cruel Homeless Plan, Paulson Half-Asses It (Again), and Portland's Runaway Millionaires!
Wm. Steven Humphrey
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