Portland City Council Archives

Two people hold a sign reading "Sightline complicit in genocide," framed by red markings at the corners. Another holds a sign in the background that reads, "Sightline sells genocide."

Protesters Push City To Investigate Firm That Appears To Supply Drone Tech to Israel

Sightline Intelligence sent AI-supported tool to company that provides drones to Israeli military, research group says

by Jeremiah Hayden May 5, 2026 7:30 amMay 5, 2026 8:30 am

This story was co-published with the Guardian. Anti-war activists in Portland, Oregon, are pushing city authorities to ensure no local resources, tax breaks or investments support a local company that appears to be supplying artificial intelligence software to the Israeli military. The company, Sightline Intelligence, manufactures AI-supported video technology that is used in drones to interpret target movements and […]

Robert Williams III, Jrue Holiday, and Scott Henderson, of the Portland Trailblazers on court in San Antonio, April 21, 2026.

Good Morning, News!

Good Morning News! Blazers Game 3, City Council Grills Housing Admin, Transpo Fee Expected To Pass, and Even Kash Patel Thinks This Is Weird

by Jeremiah Hayden April 24, 2026 8:54 amApril 24, 2026 8:54 am

If you appreciate the Mercury‘s interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. You can also subscribe and have our papers delivered! Good Morning, Portland: Behold, the sun! It’s looking to be a gorgeous weekend, starting today (look outside, sleepyhead). The birds […]

Portland Housing Bureau administrators sit in Portland City Council chambers during a hearing on housing funds

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Council Grills City Administrators About Unbudgeted Housing Funds During First Oversight Hearing

Despite claims of renewed transparency, new records show city leadership was told not to accept requests from councilors regarding current budget talks.

by Jeremiah Hayden April 23, 2026 10:04 pmApril 25, 2026 1:20 pm

Portland City Council launched its first ever oversight hearing Thursday, April 23, to determine why the administrative branch of the city did not disclose millions of dollars in unspent housing funds for several months last year. On November 20, 2025, the City Council approved a routine budget adjustment called the Fall Technical Ordinance Adjustment (TAO). […]

From top left (above): Councilors Mitch Green, Angelita Morillo, Candace Avalos, (below) Tiffany Koyama Lane, Sameer Kanal on a colorful retro background.

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Ethics Commission Dismisses Complaints Over Peacocks’ Legal Representation

Whether progressive caucus members violated ethics law during a retreat is still unclear. Attorney says the decision represents a bulwark for local democracy.

by Jeremiah Hayden April 15, 2026 4:49 pmApril 16, 2026 8:58 am

Portland city councilors are allowed to receive free representation to defend against legal complaints, so long as they go through the proper channels outlined in state law. That’s according to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC), which officially dismissed a complaint against five Portland city councilors on April 10. The commission said none of the […]