October 12, 2024 Portland pushes back on progressive policies by resetting new city council Portland will be expanding the number of city council members and weakening the mayor’s power to push back on progressive policies ahead of the November election.
September 22, 2024 Portland Public Schools bars teachers from 'personal or political' classroom displays amid anti-Israel clash Portland Public Schools recently quietly adopted new guidelines requiring content displayed in the classroom to reflect the curriculum or school district.
August 28, 2024 Portland police to disband Property Crimes Unit, citing staffing issues: 'Not up to our authorized strength' The Portland, Oregon police department is dissolving its Property Crimes Unit amid staffing issues. The PCU investigated burglaries, stolen cars and organized retail crime.
August 27, 2024 Blue city's drug recriminalization rollout includes jail for suspects caught at night or on weekends Oregon will recriminalize drugs on Sept. 1, but the delayed opening of a Portland-area deflection center leaves police with few places other than jail to take suspects.
August 27, 2024 Cirque du Soleil performer falls to ground during Portland performance in front of audience An aerialist has been captured on video suffering a fall during a performance of "KOOZA" over the weekend at the Portland Expo Center in Oregon.
July 30, 2024 Jail refuses to book first person arrested under Portland's new homeless camping rules Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler said he was surprised and "disappointed" by jail's refusal to book a suspect arrested under the city's new camping restrictions.
July 13, 2024 2,400 Oregon hospital patients potentially exposed to HIV, hepatitis An anesthesiologist in Oregon may have exposed more than 2,400 people to infectious diseases such as hepatitis B and C, as well as HIV, which can become deadly.
July 4, 2024 Some Democrats call for changes to homeless camping laws as 'uncertainty' follows Supreme Court ruling Despite Supreme Court ruling giving cities more freedom to crack down on homeless camping, Oregon Democrats say state law is still blocking meaningful change.
June 24, 2024 These cities' feigned compassion making drug and homelessness crises worse Our homeless neighbors, especially our nation’s selfless veterans, don’t just need a house. They need help and resources that will lead to long-term success.
June 21, 2024 Shocking moment caught on video: Dog owner helps choking pet as doctor gives Heimlich tips A pet owner was spotted saving her dog after it choked on a piece of an apple. A veterinarian also weighed in on how to know when your pet is choking and what to do.