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Portland Commissioner Rene Gonzalez called 911 to report ‘light assault’ after encounter on MAX train
Video obtained by The Oregonian/OregonLive in February showed that the woman may have at most brushed Gonzalez’s arm as she moved to the front of the nearly empty train car.
Portland commissioner, already provided 24/7 security, receives enhanced protection following online threat
“An increased security footprint is a standard response to safeguarding the city’s elected officials."
Former Multnomah County Commissioner Loretta Smith launches bid for Portland City Council
“East Portlanders deserve an experienced leader with a real record of accomplishments.”
Poop shuts down Portland pool during heat wave; 4 public aquatic centers closed as city sizzles
“Unfortunately, when somebody poops in the pool, you have to close it for 24 hours."
Oregon voters will face few ballot measures this fall
Oregonians will likely decide just four or possibly five ballot measures this fall as only a pair of citizen-led initiatives appear to have garnered enough signatures by Friday’s deadline.
Portland plans aggressive crackdown on parking, vehicle registration scofflaws
“We’re trying to get back to a culture of compliance, to get people in the habit of following the rules."
Portland proposes $175,000 payout to end homeless camping ban lawsuit
City officials say the hefty payout is a “prudent” compromise.
Portland to abandon promise of new district-based City Council offices by next year
"The thing wasn’t well thought out at all."
Multnomah County chair spending $200 per hour on taxpayer-funded leadership coaching
The elected head of Oregon’s largest county is paying an outside consultant for on-the-job training — and sticking taxpayers with the bill.
Oregon’s transportation system is ‘hemorrhaging.’ Is there a fix? Beat Check podcast
On the latest Beat Check, reporters Shane Dixon Kavanaugh and Carlos Fuentes discuss Oregon’s transportation woes, attempts by state leaders to address them and the messy politics in the middle of it all.
Portland race for mayor draws growing crop of candidates
The field of mayoral hopefuls is nearing double digits less than five months before November's election.
Portland continues to pump millions into private security contracts
“It’s the current climate. It’s just where we are.”
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