Multnomah County jails reported 9 deaths in the past 2 years, more than the prior 7 years combined. Hurley’s sister wants to know more about the circumstances surrounding her brother’s death. Editor's note: This story discusses drug use, mental illne ...
4 Oct 2023 - Jeremiah Hayden
A lawsuit filed Friday argues the ordinance is objectively unreasonable, violates state law and Oregon constitution A Multnomah County Circuit Court judge denied an Oregon Law Center, or OLC, motion requesting a temporary restraining order to halt the c ...
29 Sep 2023 - Jeremiah Hayden
UFCW pharmacy workers filed numerous unfair labor practice claims against the health care giant since 2021 As hundreds of Kaiser Permanente pharmacy workers across the Portland metro area and Southwest Washington prepare to go on a nearly three-week unfai ...
27 Sep 2023 - Aurora Biggers
Portland's renowned Milagro Theatre seeks to uplift Latino culture and heritage through theater “Hope, Courage & Resilience” is the theme as Teatro Milagro, or Milagro Theatre, heads into its monumental 40th season, kicking off nine months of pro ...
20 Sep 2023 - Ellen Clarke
‘Black Friday’ — an evening at the Hollywood Theatre centered around two films highlighting local Black entrepreneurs The lobby at Portland's Hollywood Theatre was packed before doors opened the evening of Sept. 1. A crowd of 325 ticket holders plus ...
20 Sep 2023 - Jeremiah Hayden
Trump’s U.S. Forest Service skirted proper channels to allow commercial sales of large old growth trees in central, Eastern Oregon, federal judge rules The U.S. Forest Service illegally repealed protections for old growth trees in six national forests in ...
20 Sep 2023 - Miles Silvey
Public records show Zenith and its PR firm engaged public officials consistently throughout 2022 but did not file lobbying reports The Portland City Auditor’s Office is investigating Zenith Energy for potential violations of the city lobbying code, accord ...
15 Sep 2023 - Jeremiah Hayden
Recent redistricting, charter reform and the consolidation of campaign funds creates possibility for a wider reach of civic engagement from Portlanders At the East Portland Community Center in June, Portlanders from across the city gathered in an air-cond ...
7 Sep 2023 - Terah Bennett
Oregon labor sees at least 6 union wins, 6 new campaigns and 8 labor actions in August Oregon saw at least six union election wins, six new campaigns or workplaces filed for elections and eight labor actions in August. The six new campaigns dipped from ei ...
7 Sep 2023 - Aurora Biggers
Among those excluded from the task force are long-time homeless and public service providers. The closed-door meetings also shut out the media and the public. Gov. Tina Kotek’s Portland Central City Task Force, a new task force focused on addressing downt ...
6 Sep 2023 - Jeremiah Hayden