Emails Show Portland Businesses Wanted Homeless Meal Service Gone From a Downtown Park

Newly obtained emails show the city’s crackdown on free meals in a downtown park, couched as a sanitation and regulatory measure, followed significant pressure from nearby businesses and trade associations.

Court Rules Portland’s Hefty Fees for Public Records Aren’t Reasonable

Alan Kessler sued the city in September for over-charging him for a public records request. During the November trial, officials from city bureaus testified that highly-skilled, highly-paid employees are often used to conduct simple document searches for public records requests.

Mayoral Candidate Sarah Iannarone is Requesting $8.74 from Portland Strippers

Gregory McKelvey, the campaign manager for Portland mayoral candidate, Sarah Iannarone, put out an eyebrow raising tweet today requesting $8.74 from every stripper in Portland.

Oregon’s Hispanic Population is Growing Faster Than the State as a Whole—And Hispanics Are Employed a Far Higher Rate Than White Oregonians

Man Gets Ten Years for Kidnapping and Sexually Assaulting a Stranger in Downtown Portland

Multnomah County District Attorney Rod Underhill announced today that the perpetrator of a sexual assault, which occurred early last year, has received a ten year sentence.

Presidential Candidate Joe Biden to Fundraise in Portland Next Month

Vice President Joe Biden will be coming to Portland on November 16 and you can go see him…for $1,000.

New Bus-Only “Rose Lane” Painted Onto Downtown Portland Street, Launching an Ambitious Plan

Portland Bureau of Transportation installed the first of the city’s new transit priority lanes today.

The Oregon Lottery is Keeping the Money It Collects From Sports Betting in an Unlikely Place

Ever heard of Bank of George?