Portland police clear out alleged open-air drug market … The Portland Police Bureau moved in on Wednesday to clear out and board up the Washington Center building which has become an open-drug dealing site.
Gov. Kotek: Funding needed for homelessness in each … Following the $200 million bipartisan bill that passed Tuesday night to begin solving Oregon’s housing and homelessness crisis, Gov. Tina Kotek said she is looking toward all communities in the state for that funding.
LIST: These 7 food carts are must-tries during Portland’s … In 2022, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler declared April “Food Cart Month” throughout the Rose City — making it the best time to explore the many local businesses serving meals out of their mobile kitchens.
‘A Portland renaissance’: PSU’s new president plans … At the beginning of the school year, Portland State University will have a new president, with plans to work with the city to revitalize downtown.
City Council approves converting empty office spaces … Two new ordinances approved by the Portland city council are seeking to get more people to live full-time downtown as well as make the transition from office to housing more viable.
‘It was terrifying’: Woman says her house was shot … Ronisha Harris says she plans to move, now that the walls of her home are covered in bullet holes.
Hundreds of Portland workers return to picket line … Hundreds of workers employed by the City of Portland are picketing across the city for the second day in a row.
Ex-PPA president reinstated to PPB following investigation … Brian Hunzeker, one of three officers found to be involved in the leak of a false report linking ex-Portland commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty to a hit and run, has been reinstated to the Portland Police Bureau, officials said.
Oregon Senate Majority Whip on legislative priorities … The Oregon legislature formally convenes on January 17 with many critical issues on the agenda.
Commissioner Rubio ready to head new bureaus: housing, … Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler announced new bureau assignments for city commissioners this week and Commissioner Carmen Rubio will be leading two of the most consequential issues: the housing crisis and helping the business community.
