Biden's Portland Visit To Include Infrastructure Talk, Fundraising

President Biden will arrive in Portland on Thursday, the start of a two-day trip to the Pacific Northwest that ends Friday in Seattle.

Oregon COVID-19 Update: More Cases, Fewer Hospitalizations, Masks

State health officials hold their first live briefing in more than a month.

Presidential Visit To Portland Will Include Fundraising Stop As Well

President Joe Biden will be in town on Thursday to talk infrastructure. He will also stop at a fundraiser, sources tell Patch.

Portland International Airport Makes Masks Optional After TSA Change

The Port of Portland, which runs the airport had planned to keep the mask mandate in place despite a judge's ruling that it was illegal.

Multnomah County Sheriff Paints Grim Picture Of Crime On The Rise

Sheriff Mike Reese says that people "need to act with a sense of urgency" when dealing with the rising crime throughout Multnomah County.

Public Autopsies Banned By Multnomah County After One Happened

The ban is a reaction to the livestreamed autopsy of an honored World War II veteran at the Marriott downtown hotel last fall.

Mayor Wheeler Says Goodbye To Longtime Aide, Tom Rinehart Forced Out

Tom Rinheart, who has spent 14 working for Ted Wheeler, has been shown the door, according to sources. He leaves with a full year's salary.

Portland Jobs: City Parks & Recreation Looking To Hire Hundreds

Portland Parks & Recreation Hopes has hundreds of job openings – from life guards to urban forestry, from part-time to full-time.

Portland Police Audit Finds Holes In How Protesters Were Monitored

A new audit says that police didn't always document why they were collecting information and missed opportunities to build community trust.

Oregon COVID-19 Second Booster Shot Available For Those Over 50

The Oregon Health Authority says that the Western States Scientific Review Workgroup approved the second booster shot on Tuesday.

Oregon Assisted Suicide Now An Option For Out-Of-State Residents

Oregon settled a lawsuit with a doctor who challenged a ban on out-of-state residents receiving medical aid in dying.

Portland Street Response Program Now Citywide, Officials Announce

The Portland Street Response program, which is now citywide, is expected to keep growing until its operating 24/7.

The Homeless Policy Divide Can Be Resolved

A failure to act will change empathy and support for the homeless to anger over the garbage, unsightliness and gross political ineptitude.

Portland Officer-Involved Fatal Shooting Details Released By DOJ

Portland Police have withheld details of the fatal shooting of Joel Arevalo on February 19 from the public, details they gave to the state.

Reward In Killing Of Portland Mother, Shooting Of Her Family

Adau Duop was in the family SUV as her fiance drove them and their kids home. A block away, another SUV pulled up and opened fire.

Portland Fireworks: City Council Votes Ban On Their Use And Sale

The city council was unanimous, deciding fireworks pose too much of a risk in this time of drought.

Portland Homeless Situation Leads To City Hall Reshuffling

Mayor Wheeler hopes that the third time's the charm as he signs his third executive order in recent weeks addressing Portland homelessness.

Mayor Wheeler Fires Former Police Union Chief Over Hardesty Leak

Officer Brian Hunzeker was fired Monday after an investigation found he leaked information identifying Commissioner Hardesty as a suspect.

Portland Anti-Gun Violence Pilot Program Shows Results: Hardesty

A 3-month pilot program to reduce gun violence and speeding is showing "promising" results, according to Commissioner Jo ann Hardesty.

Russian-Made Alcohol Ordered Off Oregon Shelves

The Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission sent out an order late Monday. If it's made in Russia, it has to go.

Oregon COVID-19 Indoor Mask Requirements Lifted As Of March 12

The announcement comes on the second anniversary of Oregon's first diagnosed case of COVID-19.

Portland Man Accused Of Stealing Car With Child In Back Jailed

The man that police say stole a car with a child in the back is now in jail, facing charges including kidnapping.

Portland Picks Four More Safe Rest Village Locations, Ryan Says

City Commissioner Dan Ryan announced the new locations along with an emergency order from the mayor to help smooth the permitting process.

Oregon Announces Indoor, School Mask Mandates Lifted March 19

Meanwhile, Governor Brown announces that she will lift her COVID-19 emergency declaration as of April 1.

Senator Wyden Bats 1,000: Hosts 1,000th Oregon Town Hall Thursday

When Ron Wyden was first elected to the United States Senate he told Oregonians that he would host a town hall in every county every year.

Portland Weekend Of Violence Leaves Three Dead, Eleven Wounded

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler was joined by area law enforcement officials to talk about how well they work together and to decry violence.

Nick Kristof Kicked Off Ballot, Oregon Court Rules

Kristof says he won't appeal the court's decision but that while he's no longer running for governor, he's still fighting for Oregonians.

Portland's Elk Statue Returning, City Sets Homecoming Timetable

It's been almost two years since Portland's Elk Statue was removed from downtown after being damaged during a riot. It's coming back.

Portland Homeless: City Hall Floats Idea Of 1,000-Bed Shelters

Wheeler's office is suggesting 1,000-bed shelters, security from the National Guard, and banning street camping in some scenarios.

Metro Removes Garbage By The Ton, 243 Tons In Just 3 Months

On Friday, the regional government reported that they've removed at least 223 mattresses from the streets of the three counties this year.

Portland City Worker Strike Averted As Unions Approve Contract

More than 1,100 workers were set to go on strike on Thursday morning.

Multnomah Bias Crime Dashboard Tracks Nearly 3 Years Of Attacks

The dashboard released by the Multnomah County District Attorney provides some details on 116 cases involving 202 victims since July 2019.

Oregon May Let You Pump Your Own Gas, I Would Have Been At A Loss

MINER COLUMN: Oregon may soon go the way of 48 other states in the union and allow people to pump their own gas.

Oregon COVID-19 Indoor Mask Mandate Ends No Later Than March 31

The state says that the mask mandate will stop on March 31.

Portland Strike On Thursday Unless Deal Is Reached, Workers Rally

More than 1,100 city workers will go on strike Thursday unless a deal is reached. The next talks are scheduled for Wednesday.

Portland Homeless Camping By Dangerous Roads Ban Goes Into Effect

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler announced the ban on homeless camping by dangerous roads on Friday.

Portland 'Maze' Of Debt Collection Can Harm Residents, Audit Says

Portland's "patchwork approach to collecting money" can be harmful to people in need and people whose first language is not English.

Portland Traffic Deaths Report Expected To Bring Emergency Order

An emergency declaration is expected Friday that would allow the city to move homeless camps located close to roads.

Governor Brown Offers Last State Of The State: 'A Pivotal Moment'

Governor Brown delivered her final state of the state speech on Thursday afternoon.

Metro, PUC And PGE Fail To Protect Peninsula Crossing Trail

PGE, Oregon Utilities Commission, Metro Regional Government Promote Homeless Camps On Their Property