The new police contract has some hidden costs.
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Fritz’s New Gig
A new city office, a new conversation about Amanda Fritz?
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Waiting for Blumenauer?
With a mayoral race looming, Earl Blumenauer teases Portland yet again.
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Time Might Be on Our Side
City council needs more time to weigh the Joint Terrorism Task Force. Let’s give it to them.
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Altered State of the City
Here’s What the Mayor Didn’t Mention
A few things Mayor Sam Adams decided not to mention in his big speech.
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You’ve Heard This Before
Drug-free zones might be coming back to Portland—with some help from Mayor Sam Adams.
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The Record Needle Scratches
A new police contract—but does that mean a new start?
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This Town Needs an Enema!
After a banner year for the Portland Loo, public toilets are bound up once more.
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Victims and Criminals
Case Shows District Attorney Flip-Flops on Prosecution of Prostitutes
A Portland case shows law enforcement flip-flopping between treating prostitutes as criminals and victims.
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The Loudest Voices on JTTF? Not Yours.
In the JTTF debate, whose voices will ring loudest? Maybe not yours.
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Hey, Sam: Just Declare, Already
Sam Adams shakes up his staff—a good sign he’s running for reelection.
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Shooting for a Diagnosis?
Sure, Health Cuts Make Cops’ Jobs Tougher—But Tactics Still a Factor
Mental health cuts are making cops’ jobs harder—but more treatment isn’t the only way to hold down shootings.