Steve Novick’s war on the war on drugs.
Steve Novick
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Where’s the Beef?
Hales Says He’s “Satisfied” with Skimpy Report on Cops’ Anti-Terror Work
Mayor Hales says he’s “satisfied” with another skimpy report on our cops’ anti-terror work.
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Hall Monitor
Overdosing on Good News
The budget office harshes the city’s mellow budget buzz.
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You Can’t Unhurt a Chief’s Feelings
Tension Erupts Between City Council and Police Bureau Over City Report
Tension with the police bureau overshadows a wonkish report on the city’s workforce.
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Bolting Down
Novick Gets Funds for Earthquake Retrofits
Commissioner Steve Novick gets federal money for earthquake retrofits.
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Hall Monitor
Novick Calls in the Cavalry
A council majority is willing to “re-examine” paying for police horses.
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Let’s Get Ready to Rumble
Novick—Pleading for Police Cuts—Lands First Punch in Budget Fight
Steve Novick lands the first punch in this year’s budget fight.
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Not Rolling (in Dough)
Our Bike-Share Supplier Is Bankrupt. Why Are We So Upbeat?
The city’s bike-share supplier is bankrupt. Why is everyone so upbeat?
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Hall Monitor
Novick vs. the Oregonian
“Lions don’t concern themselves with the opinions of sheep.”
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The 911 Files
The Portland-Area Addresses that Keep Cops, Firefighters, and Paramedics Coming Back—Again and Again
The Portland addresses that keep cops, firefighters, and paramedics coming back—again and again.
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Hall Monitor
A Postmortem on the Port
Behind the demise (again) of plans to claim West Hayden Island.
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Set It and Forget It!
The 2013 Stories That Make Your Life Worse When You Remember Them
Please read about all the awful stories from 2013 you’ve spent months trying to forget.