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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Paulson Steps Down (Not Out), Portland's Human Barricade, and Monkeys in the News!

Workers at Two Northeast Portland New Seasons Stores File to Join Burgeoning Independent Union

Concordia and Grant Parks New Seasons workers represent the sixth and seventh New Seasons stores that have announced plans to form a union this year.

Multnomah County District Attorney Announces “Immigration Neutral” Prosecution Policies

The policies would mitigate disproportionate impacts of the criminal justice system on noncitizens without creating more lenient sentences, DA says.

Oregonians 5 and Older Eligible for Latest COVID-19 Booster Shots

Youth can start receiving bivalent boosters as early as Thursday.

Protesters Form Human Barricade for Bike Lane, Calling For Safety Changes to SE Powell

TriMet Seeks Public Input on Pandemic-Related Bus Service Changes

The changes could ramp up frequent service and expand transit access to underserved areas.

Merritt Paulson Resigns as CEO of Portland Thorns, Timbers

Yet Paulson has no plans to sell the teams

Tenants, Elected Officials Call on City to Close Loopholes in Affordable Housing Program

Remembering Film Archivist and Former Clinton Street Theater Owner Dennis Nyback

The Mercury once described Nyback as "the P.T. Barnum of Cinema."

UPDATE: One Woman Injured from Deputy Shooting in Lloyd District

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Thorns' Retribution, Cops are Defunding Themselves, and Your Last Chance to Eat Wings... EVER!

Fatal Crash Spurs Renewed Calls for Transportation Safety Changes on SE Powell

SE Powell Blvd. is one of over a dozen state-owned highways in the Portland metro area.

Transgender and Nonbinary Portlanders are Often Misgendered by Death Certificates, Officials Find

Epidemiologists from the Portland metro region are calling for a change to national standards.

Thorns, Timbers Management Fires President of Soccer Gavin Wilkinson and President of Business Mike Golub

Owner Merritt Paulson fired his top two executives after a report uncovered their role in enabling abuse against players

Thorns, Timbers Fan Groups Sever Ties With Club Management Over "Devastating" Report

Supporters say front office officials including owner Merritt Paulson misled and lied to them.

Jury Finds Portland Police Liable For Unreasonable Force and Battery in First 2020 Protest Case

Portland Approves Zenith Proposal for Renewable Fuels Operations

The proposal could lead to the end of Zenith’s ongoing legal battle with the city.

Portland Thorns Management Helped Enable and Perpetuate Abuse, According to Damning New Report

Owner Merritt Paulson and president of soccer Gavin Wilkinson have been called out for covering up former manager Paul Riley's actions, protecting him, and impeding the investigation.

Zenith Seeks Compromise with Portland Amid Legal Challenge

The company will commit to renewable fuels operations if the city grants operational permits for the facility.

Commissioner Mapps Reveals Alternative to Charter Reform Measure

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Election Office Upholds Gonzalez' Historic Fine, a New Comics Museum, and Is It Time to Ban Autumn?

First Case Against Portland Police Officer Violence from 2020 Protests Goes to Trial

City Elections Office Upholds Campaign Penalty Against Council Candidate Rene Gonzalez

Council Candidate Rene Gonzalez Asks City to Reconsider Historic Campaign Finance Penalty

Workers at Southeast Portland Burgerville Location Move to Unionize

Wheeler Moves Forward with Controversial Gunshot Detection Technology

Candidate Rene Gonzalez Faces Historic Fine for Violating Election Law

Discounted rent could cost the city council hopeful $77,140 in total.

Climate Advocates Object to Governor's Nominee for Powerful Transportation Comission

Advocates want greater diversity on the commission and a public nomination process.

A Tenant Enrolled in a City Affordable Housing Program Just Received a 50 Percent Rent Increase. How is That Possible?

In a city that touts its numerous renter protections, vulnerable renters are still able to fall through the cracks.

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Arts Season Is Here, Another Cop Payoff, and Delicious Gossip!

Workers at Woodstock New Seasons File to Unionize

The Southeast store is the fifth where workers have filed to unionize in recent months.

Commissioner Rubio Proposes an Overhaul to the Portland Clean Energy Fund

The proposal would allow for-profit and government agencies to be funded with PCEF grants.

Skaters Dust Off Plans for Steel Bridge Skatepark

The park was the “Crown Jewel” of Portland’s 2008 skatepark masterplan.

Portland Street Response is Still Banned From Responding to Suicide Calls or Entering Buildings

Drawn out negotiations with the police union and staffing woes have kept PSR staff from responding to some of the most basic crises.

City to Pay $85,000 to Settle Retaliation Lawsuit Filed by Police Captain

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Power-Hungry Politicos vs. Change, New Seasons' New Union, and a Chick-fil-A Strip Club?

Southeast Portland’s Arleta Triangle Gets a Public Safety Makeover

City leaders are planning to replicate the treatment in other areas of Portland.

Workers at Sellwood's New Seasons Market Vote Against Unionizing

New Seasons Workers at Southeast Portland's Seven Corners Market Vote to Unionize

Class Action Lawsuit Accuses Portland of Violating Americans with Disabilities Act By Allowing Tents on Sidewalks

Why Are Portland's Leaders Opposing Proposed Charter Reforms?

Hint: It might be because the reforms dilute their power.

Updated COVID-19 Booster Shots are Available in Oregon—Here’s Where You Can Get One

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Cops' "Doxing" Excuses, Fire Department Underfunded, and the Devil Went Down to Portland

Police Transparency Once More in Question Following “Doxing” Accusations

Fire Bureau Critically Lagging in Emergency Response Times, Report Finds

Metro's Supportive Housing Bond Falls Short on First Year Goals

TriMet Unveils a New Frequent Bus Line Following Historic Service Cuts

The agency will prioritize maintaining full frequent service on the route.

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Controversial Gunshot Tech, a Beloved Restaurant Bounces Back, and Some Very Hot Tips!