Clarification, November 6, 2026 8:56 am 8:56 am:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the year COLAs were previously paid.
Hundreds of City Workers to Strike Next Week, Barring 11th-Hour Miracle
Clarification, October 6, 2026 12:15 pm 12:15 pm:
A previous version of this story misstated the number of pages in the complaint.
“DitchMitch” Billboard Campaign Violates Local and State Elections Laws, Complaint Says
Clarification, September 29, 2026 3:29 pm 3:29 pm:
A previous version referred to the venue as it was advertised in the NW Examiner. The correct venue is simply the Armory, and the event is unrelated to Portland Center Stage programming.
Pearl District, NW Examiner Cancel Forum After Brushing Up Against Elections Law Violations
Correction, September 24, 2026 6:06 pm 6:06 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly described state legal requirements for PAC IDs on political advertisements. State rules changed since the last general election in 2024.
Will Billboard Attacks Be Enough to Oust Portland’s Progressives?
Clarification, August 14, 2026 5:03 pm 5:03 pm:
This story has been updated to clarify that Tribal consultation could include Oregon's nine federally recognized Tribes, as well as those with ties to the area whose ancestral homelands stretched across the region.
Sacrifice Zone: Oregon’s Fuel Supply Is on Shaky Ground
Clarification, August 14, 2026 3:35 pm 3:35 pm:
This story has been updated to clarify that the proposal to remove the city's commitment of $275 million over 20 years from the term sheet was an amendment co-sponsored by Councilors Mitch Green and Candace Avalos.
Portland Offers Blazers a Fully-Funded Arena Renovation, But Will It Be Enough?
Clarification, July 30, 2026 5:17 pm 5:17 pm:
This story has been updated to clarify that multiple signatures were invalidated due to those people not being registered to vote in the city of Portland. Qualified signatures need to come from eligible voters who live in Portland, not just Multnomah County.
Controversial Police Initiative Sparks Quarrel Between State and City Elections Officials
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.
Update: Councilors Dismissed From State Ethics Complaint 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
