Clarification, July 3, 2026 12:53 pm 12:53 pm:
This story has been updated to clarify that Councilor Olivia Clark claims her ticket to the Portland Metro Chamber event was purchased, not provided to her free by the Chamber.
Two City Councilors Face State Ethics Complaints Over Moda Center Event
Clarification, June 24, 2026 11:57 am 11:57 am:
This story has been updated to note that a work session proposed by the council president is now unlikely to happen due to what he cited as scheduling conflicts among councilors.
City Council Held Their Noses and Passed a Budget—Now They Want Changes
Clarification, May 21, 2026 11:02 am 11:02 am:
A previous version of this story misstated what Wilson's budget proposed using PCEF funding for, related to Avalos 1. The $500,000 in IRP money is for a laundry program, and a trash pickup and encampment assessment program, which does not necessarily lead to the removal of every camp.
Reporting Live (Continued): City Council’s Contentious Budget Meeting
Clarification, April 29, 2026 10:40 am 10:40 am:
This story has been edited to clarify that a $200,000 allocation to Portland Metro Chamber and Downtown Clean & Safe is not a new funding proposal, but a continuation of ongoing funding. Edits also clarified that the Home Score Program would not be eliminated, but the city may need to reassess how it can support the program.
Mayor Wilson’s Economic Development Budget Is a Balancing Act of Cuts and Cash Infusion
Clarification, April 25, 2026 1:01 pm 1:01 pm:
This story has been updated to clarify the timeline of when the Council was informed of the full amount of unbudgeted housing funds.
Council Grills City Administrators About Unbudgeted Housing Funds During First Oversight Hearing
Correction, April 10, 2026 3:06 pm 3:06 pm:
This story has been corrected to reflect that DEQ's 2018 enforcement order was amended again in December of that year to include a total of nearly $77,420 in civil penalties.
Business as Usual at North Portland Scrapyard, Despite Years of Environmental Violations
