Politics

Record amount still draws critics who say it's not enough or shortchanges students with disabilities 

The City Council is scheduled to consider an ordinance submitted by Mayor Ted Wheeler to prohibit camping on sidewalks and other public places in Portland on Wednesday, May 31.

System would start in 2028 if voters approve it in 2024; two local governments have it, Multnomah County and Portland plan to use it.

The Portland City Council will consider a proposed settlement in a federal civil rights lawsuit Wednesday, May 31, that would clear homeless tents and tarps from sidewalks and other public spaces.

Republican Chavez-DeRemer and Democrat Andrea Salinas bring the U.S. House Agriculture Committee chair to Albany.

Metro has initiated a ‘Corrective Action Plan’ to address more than $42 million of unspent funds allocated for Multnomah County’s Supportive Housing Services program. The improvement plan comes after the county failed to spend more than half …

State economists say population trends are changing and more jobs will have to be filled by people who already live within the state.

Multnomah County has only spent a small fraction of the money it recently received from Metro to help support renters — even though elected leaders in the region urged voters to defeat the May 16 ballot measure to create a new eviction preven…

Governor, legislative leaders, others comment 

Voters last year said any legislator with 10 or more unexcused absences may not run for reelection.

Republicans have resorted to walking out — which stops the Senate from taking any action — despite a law passed by Oregonians last November to thwart the use of this tactic.

Republicans have resorted to walking out — which stops the Senate from taking any action — despite a law passed by Oregonians last November to thwart the use of this tactic.

Portland Public School Board candidate Derrick Peterson confirmed to supporters that he has withdrawn from the May 16 special election.

Mayor Ted Wheeler has announced he will push for a one-year freeze on most Portland fee and tax increases last week.

Oregon Senate leaders have delayed what could be a critical turning point in the ongoing walkout by Senate Republicans.

They prayed. They extended courtesies to constituents. And following Senate rules, they took a moment to ostensibly check the state Capitol for their missing Republican colleagues.