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UPDATE: Seven Warming Shelters Open in Portland as Temperatures Plunge Below Freezing
Officials stress the need for volunteers as winter storm persists.
Portland City Council Stops Transparency Advocate Proposal from Going to Voters In May
Instead, they proposed (and passed) their own surprise resolution.
Will City Council Allow Portlanders to Vote on New Transparency Watchdog?
If approved Wednesday, the proposal would go before Portland voters in May.
Portland Police and City in a Stalemate Over Body Camera Policy
Should the Portland police be allowed to review body camera footage before giving statements? The police union says yes.
Three Emergency Shelters Open in Portland Area Ahead of Expected Snow
Forecasts predict anywhere from one to three inches of snow accumulation Monday evening into Tuesday.
From Face Chewing to Chronic Code Violations: How Does TriMet Determine the Length of Rider Bans?
TriMet issued its second-ever lifetime ban after the Gresham MAX station attack.
City of Portland Worker Strike Ends with Contract Compromise
While workers won higher cost of living increases, fear of rising costs in Portland remains.
Multnomah County Announces Plan to House at Least 300 Homeless Residents in Vacant Apartments
The county has not identified any landlord partners or available rentals at this time.
Portland Police Bureau Reinstates Officer Who Leaked False Information About Former Commissioner Hardesty
State labor officials find that city officials didn’t prove Brian Hunzeker retaliated against Hardesty.
Hundreds of Critical Portland Operations Workers on Strike After Mediation Fails
Wastewater and street maintenance workers are asking the city to keep wages competitive with the private sector.
UPDATE: Emergency Shelters Close Monday in Portland Area Despite Freezing Weather
Cold weather outreach will continue.
City Unveils Plan to “Reset” Central Eastside By Picking Up Trash, Increasing Police Presence, and Removing Homeless Portlanders
Wheeler acknowledged that the sweeps aren't a solution to homelessness in Portland.
More Than 600 City Workers are Poised to Strike Over Cost of Living Concerns
Organizers say the strike could have immediate impacts on wastewater treatment and freezing weather road maintenance.
Following Public Scrutiny, Mayor Wheeler Pivots to Competitive Process for Gunshot Detection Pilot Program
Pilot program will begin in March, pending City Council approval and public input.
Portland Moves a Step Closer to Overhauling Government with a New Voting District Commission
City officials say they are concerned, but on schedule to transition to a new form of government by 2025.
Success of Measure 110 Remains in Question, According to State Audit
Oregon must collect better data to evaluate impact of drug decriminalization program.
Mayor’s Office Warned of Adviser Sam Adams’ Concerning Behavior in 2021
Majority of the allegations that Adams violated the city’s professional conduct rules were recorded a full year before he was allegedly terminated
Debate Over Police Presence in Portland Schools Heats Up as Leaders Discuss Gun Violence
School leaders say they are looking for a holistic safety approach as pressure grows to make a decision about School Resource Officers.
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