Video shows altercation between protester, security … Chaos erupted at Portland City Hall Wednesday morning as heckling and protests over homeless policy led to a physical attack.
Clinton Triangle potential site for sanctioned Portland … The City of Portland appears to be moving forward with plans for sanctioned campsites around the area as the city works on solutions for the homelessness crisis.
Community members give input on Mayor Wheeler’s $7.1 … City leaders are preparing to approve a $7.1 billion budget for Portland, while at the same time, searching for a way to lower the region’s tax burden.
Hunzeker resigns from PPB, put on leave by Clark … Brian Hunzeker, the one-time president of the Portland Police Association who resigned over a false leak concerning then-Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty, was placed on leave Saturday by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, two days after resigning from PPB.
Portland, Multnomah County leaders change plans after … City and county leaders are changing their plans to address the homeless crisis after Gov. Tina Kotek chose to withhold funding from the governments — saying their plan did not have enough detail for how the money would be used.
Portland, DOJ face off in fed court over body cams The issue of body cameras on Portland Police Bureau officers dominated a 4-hour hearing in federal court Tuesday with the Department of Justice.
Auditor: Portland leaders tried to select PPB-loaded … A new report issued by the Portland City Auditors’ Office has revealed that two City of Portland agencies overseen by Mayor Ted Wheeler misused city code in 2022 in an attempt to directly offer a $200,000 contract to a newly formed nonprofit without opening the job to other qualified candidates through a proper bidding process, as mandated by the city’s own Code of Ethics.
‘We’re going to bring back downtown’: City commissioner … After Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler shook-up city bureau assignments as the city changes its form of government under the new city charter, Commissioner Carmen Rubio is tasked with new responsibilities — namely, tackling Portland’s housing crisis.
REI to close Portland Pearl District store, blames … Portland Pearl District will lose another large commercial tenant in early 2024 as REI announced Monday it plans to close its store.
Portland mayor talks expanding small business repair … Several local businesses are frustrated with rising break-ins and burglaries, and are pushing the city for answers.
