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Cop Union Alleges City Councilor Interference in New Police Oversight System
Councilor Sameer Kanal was invited to present at a meeting of the Community Board for Police Accountability. The Portland Police Association is crying foul.
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Justin Townes Earle’s Portland Years
The late singer-songwriter’s time in town was pivotal and painful.
Posted inMusic Issue 2026
Get Into the Groove
How Discogs evolved from a Portland vinyl collector’s
dream to a worldwide phenomenon.
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Mercury Music Picks: Cabaret Voltaire’s Portland Debut, Yuvees Back in Town, and Texas Is—in Fact—the Reason
Plus, Ashanti plays the Portland Fire’s franchise opener, and Portland Music News.
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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
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Home Forward CEO Resigns Amid Scrutiny Over Travel
The housing authority announced Ivory Matthews’ departure Wednesday morning.
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Mayor Wilson’s Economic Development Budget Is a Balancing Act of Cuts and Cash Infusion
Climate programs, Prosper Portland, and tree permitting slated for cutbacks while graffiti abatement and Metro Chamber marketing could see a boost
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Women’s Treatment Center Announces Permanent Closure After Abruptly Halting Services
Amid mounting operating expenses and a sudden closure that triggered complaints to the state, Volunteers of America Oregon says it will shut down the women’s inpatient facility and lay off all staff.
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Should Portlanders Pay Hundreds of Millions for a Refurbished Moda Center? City Councilors Say “Not So Fast”
With local budget cuts looming and Trail Blazers ownership committing to stay in Portland, some city leaders aren’t ready to pull out the checkbook.
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Ethics Commission Fines Homelessness Influencer Over State Violations
Kevin Dahlgren used his position as a city employee for personal gain. The state penalty stems from a previous felony plea.