The City Council is expected to pass Mayor Ted Wheeler’s proposed restrictions on public homeless camping on Wednesday, June 7. Despite overwhelming opposition fr… Read moreChallenges face Wheeler's homeless camping restrictions
Oregon Democrat Jeff Merkley says that when it comes up in the U.S. Senate, he will oppose legislation that suspends the federal debt ceiling while it cuts some spendi… Read moreMerkley says he will oppose debt deal
Portland City Council approved a settlement that will require the city to increase sweeps of homeless camps on city streets and not distribute tents or tarps in most c… Read morePending increased removal of sidewalk camps, ADA settlement approved by Portland city council
Portland police were busy over the extended Memorial Day weekend investigating shootings, seizing guns, arresting number people, and responding to series vehicle crashes. Read morePolice Log: Crime and accident surge stretches Portland Police thin
New polling from the nonprofit People for Portland paints a grim picture of the city’s homeless crisis. Read morePoll: 75% of voters call Portland homeless issue a ‘disaster’
A large fire heavily damaged an office building in Southwest Portland early Wednesday morning. Read moreFire destroys Southwest Portland office building early Wednesday
