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Despite Funding Windfalls, the Future of the Rose Quarter I-5 Project Remains Uncertain
ODOT says funding for freeway project could transform the Albina neighborhood. Critics say the transportation agency should cap the freeway to restore Albina— no need for more lanes on I-5.
Portland Eyes Another Round of Water and Sewer Rate Hikes
If approved, Portland households would pay 6.24 percent more for water and sewer services, starting July 1. The Portland Utility Board has questions.
STREET VIEW: “The Bike Lanes That Drive Everybody Crazy”
Portland needs a more clear-eyed vision for transportation.
Multnomah County Board of Commissioners Adopts Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution
County leaders unanimously approved a resolution after amendments, contentious back-and-forth between commissioners and the public
Grab-and-Go Food and Beverage Kiosks at the Moda Center Spark OLCC Inquiry
Stores using Amazon technology to sell self-service alcohol are trying to comply with state laws. One employee says it’s not going well.
UPDATED: Loud, Polluting Leaf Blowers Are on Their Way Out of Portland
Portland City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to ban gas-powered leaf blowers starting in 2026.
Multnomah County Commissioners Poised to Vote on Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution
The resolution, introduced by Commissioner Lori Stegmann, has been in the works for the last month. But pro-Palestine organizers are disappointed by what they see as a watered-down statement.
Portlanders Gather for Community Vigil After Death of Nex Benedict
Non-binary teen’s death in Oklahoma sparked questions about school bullying, while shining a light on the needs of LGBTQ+ youth
Update: Multnomah County Animal Services Clarifies its Euthanasia Practices Following Policy Changes and Questions
Amid long-standing capacity limitations and a lengthy list of audit recommendations, some say the county's animal shelter problems reflect broader government dysfunction.
Parkrose High School Students Speak Out Against Planned Freight Development
After years of neglect and environmental injustice, Northeast Portland teens want to turn the tide on plans for a diesel warehouse they say will pollute their school neighborhood
Proposed Ballot Measure Would Tank Portland’s New Police Accountability Board
A pro-cop attorney wants voters to throw out a police oversight measure approved in 2020, and return to the status quo.
Charter Reform: City Approves Lucrative Salary, Severance Packages for Temporary Managers
Portland's new governing structure calls for a handful of deputy city administrators. Commissioners aren't sure they can recruit them.
Portland Rideshare Drivers Call for Government Reform to Fix Unfair Working Conditions
Workers cite low pay, a lack of fare transparency, and differences in worker protections in Oregon and Washington. Advocates say the path to change is through government action.
At Long Last, Portland's Bike Ridership Is on the Mend. What Now?
After an alarming report last year revealed a major drop in cycling, Portland’s bike advocates want to change the narrative.
Emergency Warming Shelters Opening Wednesday Night
Multnomah County announces four shelters and extra beds will open around the region as snow is predicted for some areas
Despite Being Safe From Deep Budget Cuts, Fire Bureau Puts Mental Health Services on Chopping Block
Amid ballooning firefighter overtime and retirement costs, Portland Fire & Rescue looks to slash Portland Street Response funding.
Former Pro Wrestler Arrested on Suspicion of Shooting Wife in Couple's Lents Home
William A. Haynes, AKA Billy Jack Haynes, in custody after standoff with police at Southeast Portland home where Janette Becraft was found dead
Commissioner Rubio Faces Pushback for Proposal to Support Portland Street Response with Clean Energy Funds
Rubio has offered PSR a lifeline from the Portland Clean Energy Fund. Critics say Rubio is treating PCEF like a slush fund to boost her political aspirations.
Portland Aims to Have 780 Village-Style Shelter Beds Open by End of 2024
New humanitarian operations director says city will prioritize wraparound services to get people out of shelter and into housing.
Darcelle XV Plaza, Formerly O’Bryant Square, Ignites Heated Debate About Public Space
The blighted downtown site is scheduled to make a comeback in 2025. Some worry plans are being heavily steered by the nearby Ritz-Carlton and other private interests.
Multnomah County Commissioners Clash Over Fentanyl Emergency Declaration
Commissioner Sharon Meieran blasts 90-day fentanyl emergency as "baloney resolution" with no mechanism for results
PBOT Reveals Plan for Major 82nd Avenue Redesign
The transportation bureau released draft design documents for the dangerous east Portland arterial, showing potential for significant change on the street.
Rene Gonzalez Holds Sizable Fundraising Lead in Portland Mayor’s Race
With the city's Small Donor Elections program facing a budget shortfall, campaigns may have to adjust their strategy ahead of a pivotal election.
New Report Highlights Major Gaps in Portland Region's Shelter, Housing, and Services for LGBTQ+ Residents
Despite Portland's reputation as a queer-friendly city, barriers to housing and shelter leave vulnerable people displaced.
Dan Ryan Will Run for City Council in District 2
While his colleagues run for mayor, Ryan is aiming to continue serving as a city council member.
As Crime and Murder Rates Drop in Portland, Mayor Wheeler Pushes a New Narrative
As the Rose City reports a recent decline in gun violence and violent crime, the mayor and police chief say the city is “on the right track.” Will it be enough to convince the naysayers?
“Portland Cannot Wait”: City Council Will Refer Gas Tax Renewal to the May Ballot
Portland transportation leaders see the 10-cent per gallon gas tax as flawed, but necessary. Whether it’s renewed for another four years is now in voters’ hands.
Activists Disrupt Portland City Council Meeting, Demand Cease-Fire Resolution
Other major US cities, like Atlanta, Detroit, and Providence, have passed resolutions calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza.
Portland City Council to Mull High-Stakes Gas Tax Renewal
The 10-cent per gallon Fixing Our Streets gas tax has been an integral part of PBOT's budget since 2016. It's even more important now.
Key Hire In City’s New Management Team Announced, to the Surprise of City Leaders
Rene Gonzalez appointed a former fire chief to oversee Portland’s public safety bureaus. The mayor’s office says the move was premature.
Portland Takes Rehab on the Road
Following in the footsteps of Maryland and California, Portland Fire & Rescue unveils mobile opioid use treatment program administered by paramedics.
Portland's Plan To Spur Housing Development by Relaxing Regulations Has Political Implications
The code change discussions underscored key differences amongst Portland City Council members— some of whom are competing for the mayoral seat this year.
UPDATE: Warming Shelters Will Remain Open Tuesday Night
Medical examiner now investigating four suspected hypothermia deaths as county braces for freezing rain.
UPDATED: Power Restored For Most Households Amid Severe Winter Weather
At least 31,000 PGE customers still without power early Tuesday afternoon. TriMet has resumed MAX Blue Line operations, but all other light rail lines remain suspended.
Police Arrest 20 Jewish Activists and Allies During Demonstration in Downtown Portland Supporting Palestine
Protesters staged a sit-in amid International Court of Justice hearings accusing Israel of genocide.
Suspected Vehicle Arson Investigated at the Home of Portland City Commissioner
District attorney suggests political motives, after someone set fire to a parked car in front of Rene Gonzalez's home in Eastmoreland.
Commissioner Gonzalez Shows Little Interest in Heeding Auditor's Recommendations for Portland Street Response
Portlanders championed non-police, alternative response programs to help relieve emergency resources. Auditors say poor leadership threatens their future.
A $1.7 Million Federal Grant Will Jumpstart Portland's Public Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
The grant will help fund a plan to make pay-as-you-go electric car chargers more accessible around the city.
Auditor: County Contracting Rules Bent to Favor Seattle-Based Nonprofit
A Multnomah County auditor's memo notes staff felt "pressured" by Susheela Jayapal, now running for Congress, to alter an application process to benefit Housing Connector, which later landed a lucrative contract.
Why Are People Protesting Michael Rapaport's Portland Comedy Shows?
Until recently he was yelling about Taylor Swift, but now it's all about Israel, Hamas, and Gaza.
Carmen Rubio Enters 2024 Portland Mayor's Race
The city commissioner is the third person on council to launch a campaign for mayor under Portland's new form of government.
Portland, Prepare For a Six-Week MAX Disruption
Green, Blue, and Red Line MAX train service will be impacted through the end of February as TriMet finishes construction for "A Better Red" project.
With $14.25 Million in Backing, Central City Concern Moving at Lightning Speed to Open New Drug Treatment Center
A trifecta of government agencies is chipping in to buy LoLo Pass hotel and convert it to a residential treatment center. Hotel owners are staying quiet about the transaction.
Healthcare Workers Rally Near OHSU Hospital Urging Cease-Fire in Gaza
Local staff say Portland health institutions have been silent, even as others around the US speak out.
Steel Bridge Skatepark Will Finally See the Light of Day
On the backburner since 2008, Portland officials announce $15 million in funding for a new skatepark in Old Town.
Fire at Portland Mercado Temporarily Closes All Businesses
The community hub and food cart pod's beer-and-wine bar Barrio was destroyed by the blaze.
Update: Man Killed by Police in Mall 205 Target Parking Lot Identified as 33-Year-Old Tyrone Lee Johnson II
Police say they fired at a man who ran from them after trying to steal merchandise.
Report: 315 People Died While Homeless in Multnomah County in 2022
The annual "Domicile Unknown" report shows a sharp uptick in deaths of residents living without stable housing. Some point to disconnects in local government as catalysts.
Update: Officer Who Killed Man Outside NE Portland Food Processing Plant Identified
The officer who shot 27-year-old Isaac Seavey in Northeast Portland on December 6 has been with the police bureau for 22 years. This isn't his first fatal shooting.
Jail Deputies Charged With Misconduct As Sheriff Orders Independent Reviews
Prosecutors say two Multnomah County corrections deputies failed to perform their job duties, contributing to two inmate deaths. Seven inmates have died in the county's jails this year.
From Portugal to Portland: How Drug Decriminalization is Playing Out in Two Different Countries
A recent trip by lawmakers, police and other leaders provided insight into what it takes to treat drug use as a health issue
Former City Commissioner Steve Novick Eyes Return to City Hall
Novick is running to represent District 3, after a former stint on Portland City Council.
The Portland Clean Energy Fund Is Fast Becoming the City’s Fiscal Lifeline
New projections show PCEF will have access to about $1.2 billion over the next five years, giving fund leaders the opportunity to greatly expand its clean energy programming.
Governor Kotek’s Central City Task Force Plan, Developed Behind Closed Doors, Gets Mixed Reviews
Task force plan recommends major public policy changes, but the public was barred from providing input or attending meetings.
Employees at Portland Japanese Garden Report Pay Inequity and Racist Language from Management
Staff at the nonprofit say they’ve been retaliated against for speaking up about their concerns at work.
Rene Gonzalez Announces Bid For Portland Mayor
Known for his conservative policies, Gonzalez is the second on council to announce a 2024 mayoral campaign.
The Portland Teachers’ Strike Is Over. The Conversation About Oregon’s Education System Is Just Heating Up.
With the unprecedented strike resolved, teachers are calculating the return on investment. School leaders are lambasting the state’s school funding formula.
Dan Ryan Rules Out Running for Portland Mayor
The city commissioner will decide whether to run for a council district by late January, as speculation swirls over who might challenge Mingus Mapps in 2024 race.
Officers Who Shot Legacy Hospital Suspect Cleared By Grand Jury
Three Portland officers involved in the fatal shooting of a man suspected of killing a Legacy Good Samaritan security guard in July won't face criminal charges.
A Decade After Federal Directives, Portland Police Will Start Using Body Cameras Full-Time
Axon lobbied city staff years before City Council approved a $10 million contract with the company
PPS and the Teachers' Union Ratified a Contract Agreement. Now What?
While the teachers' strike is officially over, questions remain over calendar changes, and students are frustrated after being left out of decision making.
With a Tentative Agreement Reached Between PPS and Teachers' Union, Students Will Return To School
If the union and school board approve the tentative agreement, the historic Portland Public Schools strike will officially come to an end.
Jewish Activists Blockade Rep. Earl Blumenauer's Portland Office For Second Time in Two Weeks
Hours before an Israel/Hamas truce announcement, protesters pressured the Oregon congressman to follow Sen. Jeff Merkley’s call for a cease-fire in Gaza.
Disagreement About Class Size Decisions Fueling Teachers’ Strike Stalemate
Amid weeks-long strike, the teachers’ union says parents should help make decisions about how many students can be enrolled in a class. PPS board members disagree.
Protesters Picket Boeing Over Weapons Shipments to Israel
Activists blocked entrances at Boeing’s Gresham plant, saying the company needs to be held accountable for its role in the Hamas/Israel war that has killed thousands.
After the Teachers’ Strike, How Will PPS Make Up For Lost Time?
The strike is still ongoing, but concerns about students meeting educational requirements are taking hold.
City Council Watered Down Police Oversight Approved by Voters, Advisory Group Says
Members of Portland's Police Accountability Commission lambast city's proposed code revisions, which now call for police to help shape oversight board.
City Hopes Clean Energy Funds Will Help End Teachers Strike as It Surpasses the Two-Week Mark
With Thanksgiving Break days away, PPS and the teachers' union still haven't reached a contract agreement. City officials hope fast-tracked clean energy funds will help.
Portland City Council Says Au Revoir to Meetings at City Hall Until 2025
Amid remodel of council chambers, councilors will meet virtually until January, when in-person meetings resume at city's 1900 Building.
Portland Activists Stage Sit-In at Rep. Blumenauer’s Office In Hopes He'll Support a Cease-Fire in Gaza
Activists hope Blumenauer, a longtime progressive, will eventually be responsive to their demands.
"We Don't Cross Picket Lines": Benson High School Construction Workers Walk Off The Job In Solidarity With Striking Teachers
"We aren’t gonna build this thing if [PPS] doesn't meet their demands," one union electrician said.
City Council Approves Independent Monitor to Watch Over Cops
The monitor will determine if Portland Police remain compliant with the DOJ’s demands regarding the bureau’s excessive use of force.
DOJ Wants Independent Monitor to Watch Over Portland Police
The independent monitor would oversee practices and training for Portland Police following years of bureau missteps.
PPS Unions Representing Administrative, Cafeteria, and Custodial Workers Request Mediation
The PPS labor relations crisis isn't limited to the ongoing teachers' strike.
In Week Two of Teachers' Strike, State Legislators Align With Union
PPS leaders tried to petition state lawmakers for more education funding to meet teachers' demands. The strategy may have backfired.
Oregon Legislators to Portland Public Schools: "Take the Reins" and Handle the Strike
State lawmakers aren't jumping at the opportunity to reallocate state funds to end the teacher strike.
City Council Won’t Let Go of Bureau Control as Charter Reform Transition Continues
In the race to implement government changes, commissioners break with the mayor over a timeline for bringing in deputy city administrators.
Portland’s Palestinian Diaspora Says Gaza is ‘More Than Its Suffering’
With Gaza under assault, local Palestinians reflect on the cycle of displacement that’s now preventing some residents from fleeing their war-torn homes
Amid Teachers' Strike, Other Portland Public Schools Staff File Grievance With District
Members of the Portland Federation of School Professionals say the district has asked them to perform work outside their contract.
Portland Teachers’ Strike: District Asks State For Money; Teachers Say “Hold The Line”
With each group pointing to a different solution for the district’s funding woes, the stalemate between teachers and Portland Public Schools won’t let up.
No School November? Portland Teachers Begin First-Ever Strike
All PPS schools are closed indefinitely, after teachers union and school district failed to come to an agreement in time to avoid a strike.
Portland Will Begin Enforcing Daytime Homeless Camping Restrictions in Mid-November
As mayor calls for more cops downtown, a controversial camping ban is about to be tested.
"Free, Free Palestine": Portlanders Rally for Gazans, Ask Local Politicians to Support Cease-Fire
A rally on October 28 was the latest in a string of local protests supporting Palestine.
With the HollywoodHUB project, TriMet Embraces a New Vision for Public Transportation
The project— a collaboration with BRIDGE Housing and Hacienda CDC— will add hundreds of affordable housing units to Portland’s Hollywood neighborhood.
Portland Jewish Activists Rally for Cease-Fire in Gaza
As Oregon’s elected leaders convey steadfast support for Israel, protests highlight civilian casualties.
Oregon’s New Fentanyl Law Paves the Way For Increased Drug Arrests
Shortly after the governor ordered state troopers to help patrol downtown Portland, police report multi-agency fentanyl bust.
Churches as Housing Developers: A North Portland Church Is Using Its Property For Affordable Housing
Portsmouth Commons offers 20 low-income units for veterans—on the same property as Portsmouth Union Church.
Legacy Health Security Guards Tackled, Tased Man While Pointing Weapon at Bystanders
Amid heightened security following the death of a hospital guard, officers at Legacy Emanuel tased and arrested a man, alleging assault.
UPDATE: As Portland Public Schools and Teachers Union Stall on Negotiations, District Prepares for Unprecedented Strike
Despite offers of higher salaries, the school district and teachers union remain hundreds of millions of dollars apart in contract negotiations.
As PPS Teachers Inch Closer to a Strike, Staff Across the District Ask for Better Treatment
Portland’s teachers union says educators are being priced out of the city, and class sizes are too big. Meanwhile, other public school employees are also struggling with their contract negotiations.
A Low-Income Housing Complex Was Lauded as a Model for Pulling People Out of Homelessness. Three Years Later, Tenants Are Fleeing.
Residents at Argyle Gardens in Portland’s Kenton neighborhood report neglect, rampant theft, and habitability issues. Some are now back in shelters.
Without a Strong Ally in City Hall, Frog Ferry Project Loses Buoyancy
The dream of a ferry may not be alive in Portland…at least for now.
Oregon State Troopers Will Help Portland Police Patrol Downtown on Bikes
As part of a pilot project focused on fentanyl crackdowns, Oregon State Police have been assigned to assist Portland Police in downtown patrols.
Portland Set to Begin Work on First-of-Its-Kind Climate Investment Plan Financed by Clean Energy Fund
Portland is poised to spend $750 million over the next five years on climate projects through the city's clean energy fund. The spending plan comes as another city bureau is in peril.
People For Portland Founder Sued By City Over Unpaid Business Taxes
Lawsuit against political consultant Kevin Looper is one of a trio filed by the city attorney in an attempt to collect unpaid business taxes and fees.
Portland City Commissioners Push Back on Mayor’s Plans For Government Transition
A fiery work session is just one example of clashes between city commissioners and mayor’s office over plans to prepare for a new, 12-person council
Amid Budget Crisis, Leaked PBOT Emails Deepen Public Distrust of Portland Transportation Leaders
Communication clashes and plans to alter a protected bike lane have sparked skepticism and scrutiny from community advocates and Metro.
Class-Action Lawsuit Challenges Portland's New Anti-Homeless Camping Ordinance
Attorneys with Oregon Law Center allege the city's rules violate state legislation aimed at preventing criminalization of homelessness.
Facing a $32 Million Shortfall, PBOT Leaders Issue Grim Forecast for Portland’s Transportation Future
Without an immediate lifeline, Portland’s transportation bureau is staring down hundreds of job losses, defrayed maintenance, and an end to its graffiti and derelict RV removal program.
New Research Finds No Link Between Measure 110 and Overdose Deaths
Research emerges amid heightened public scrutiny and new efforts to recriminalize hard drugs in Oregon
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