Sheriff Mike Reese says that people "need to act with a sense of urgency" when dealing with the rising crime throughout Multnomah County.
The ban is a reaction to the livestreamed autopsy of an honored World War II veteran at the Marriott downtown hotel last fall.
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 Parks & Recreation Hopes has hundreds of job openings – from life guards to urban forestry, from part-time to full-time.
A new audit says that police didn't always document why they were collecting information and missed opportunities to build community trust.
The Oregon Health Authority says that the Western States Scientific Review Workgroup approved the second booster shot on Tuesday.
Oregon settled a lawsuit with a doctor who challenged a ban on out-of-state residents receiving medical aid in dying.
The Portland Street Response program, which is now citywide, is expected to keep growing until its operating 24/7.
A failure to act will change empathy and support for the homeless to anger over the garbage, unsightliness and gross political ineptitude.
Portland Police have withheld details of the fatal shooting of Joel Arevalo on February 19 from the public, details they gave to the state.
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.
The city council was unanimous, deciding fireworks pose too much of a risk in this time of drought.
Mayor Wheeler hopes that the third time's the charm as he signs his third executive order in recent weeks addressing Portland homelessness.
Officer Brian Hunzeker was fired Monday after an investigation found he leaked information identifying Commissioner Hardesty as a suspect.
A 3-month pilot program to reduce gun violence and speeding is showing "promising" results, according to Commissioner Jo ann Hardesty.
The Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission sent out an order late Monday. If it's made in Russia, it has to go.
The announcement comes on the second anniversary of Oregon's first diagnosed case of COVID-19.
The man that police say stole a car with a child in the back is now in jail, facing charges including kidnapping.
City Commissioner Dan Ryan announced the new locations along with an emergency order from the mayor to help smooth the permitting process.
Meanwhile, Governor Brown announces that she will lift her COVID-19 emergency declaration as of April 1.
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 Mayor Ted Wheeler was joined by area law enforcement officials to talk about how well they work together and to decry violence.
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.
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.
Wheeler's office is suggesting 1,000-bed shelters, security from the National Guard, and banning street camping in some scenarios.
On Friday, the regional government reported that they've removed at least 223 mattresses from the streets of the three counties this year.
More than 1,100 workers were set to go on strike on Thursday morning.
The dashboard released by the Multnomah County District Attorney provides some details on 116 cases involving 202 victims since July 2019.
MINER COLUMN: Oregon may soon go the way of 48 other states in the union and allow people to pump their own gas.
The state says that the mask mandate will stop on March 31.
More than 1,100 city workers will go on strike Thursday unless a deal is reached. The next talks are scheduled for Wednesday.
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler announced the ban on homeless camping by dangerous roads on Friday.
Portland's "patchwork approach to collecting money" can be harmful to people in need and people whose first language is not English.
An emergency declaration is expected Friday that would allow the city to move homeless camps located close to roads.
Governor Brown delivered her final state of the state speech on Thursday afternoon.
PGE, Oregon Utilities Commission, Metro Regional Government Promote Homeless Camps On Their Property
Despite overwhelming evidence on the public record Oregon’s prevaricating prosecutors provide lawless legislators a pass
Our Oregon Supreme Court has recently followed its federal brethren in its diminution of democracy by sanctioning legal gerrymandering.
Two days after a Portland Business Alliance survey said residents are pessimistic about the city, city commissioners heard some complaints.
Rep. Dan Rayfield, a Democrat from Corvallis, succeeds Tina Kotek, who resigned her seat to focus on her run for governor.