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Dec 11, 2024 · A small crowd gathers at Pioneer Courthouse Square on November 6, the night after the 2024 general election. Portland's streets remained relatively quiet on election night and the days that ...

Oct 18, 2024 · Professors at Portland State University say the college is mishandling its budget, after PSU sent layoff notices to roughly 90 staffers Tuesday, October 15. More than 7 percent of the 1,200 ...

Jun 28, 2024 · Attorneys and advocates for the unhoused say today’s long-awaited US Supreme Court ruling on an Oregon homelessness case sets a dangerous precedent. The high court ruled 6-3 that cities and ...

Oct 16, 2024 · Portland City Council will never be the same. Literally. You probably already know that voters will soon elect an entirely new legislative body to lead the city. Come January, Portland’s 12 new ...

Nov 8, 2024 · In District 2, Elana Pirtle-Guiney, Sameer Kanal, and current City Commissioner Dan Ryan are all but guaranteed Council seats.The latest results show Ryan and Pirtle-Guiney were neck-and-neck in ...

Dec 6, 2022 · Overlapping respiratory viruses are currently straining the Portland region’s hospital capacity, triggering recommendations to wear masks indoors and reconsider any social plans.

Dec 23, 2024 · Recent funding allocations from the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) demonstrate a shift in the program’s strategy, in response to its growing revenue. Though city staff say ...

Dec 13, 2024 · Expanding the allowable uses of SHS dollars could help speed up housing development, but the letter to Metro warns that slashing the tax rate won’t help the region achieve that.

Oct 16, 2024 · [Phew! Putting these endorsements together takes LOTS of hard work—and that's on top of our regular excellent reporting. If you use our cheat sheet, consider showing your appreciation for the ...