City Cancels PCEF Bid Solicitation to Comply With Mayor’s DEI Order
The city is cancelling a climate tax application due to Trump's DEI mandate, leaving 90 bidders without answers.
City Begins Search for Permanent City Administrator
A national search for Portland’s first long-term city administrator began Monday, ahead of current administrator Michael Jordan’s retirement at the end of the year.
Pearl District Overnight Shelter Will Open Next Week
The site has seen the fiercest pushback yet to Mayor Keith Wilson’s shelter expansion plan.
OHA Lifts Toxic Algae Bloom Advisory in the Willamette River
The Oregon Health Authority has lifted a health advisory for a toxic algae bloom in the Willamette River, the agency announced today. Levels indicate dogs and pets can still fall ill from toxins.
A New Approach Didn’t Curb the Spread of a Toxic Algae Bloom in the Willamette River
Portlanders are used to steering clear of the emerald-green water that materializes during warmer temperatures. But this year was supposed to be different.
Restaurant Owners Say Red Tape Is Strangling Outdoor Dining
After encouraging their construction, the city of Portland wants a number of elaborate "dining sheds" gone because they block sidewalks and pose fire hazards.
Multnomah County Opens Cooling Centers as Temperatures Near 100 Degrees
Forecasters say the chances of the highs today and tomorrow exceeding 100 degrees are a coin flip.
County and City Unveil New Operations Team to Curb Crime and Drug Use at the Central Library
The use of metal detectors, recommended by the police, are under consideration.
The City and County Are Gridlocked Over Public Safety Responsibilities at the Central Library
Douglas Ivers’ death has pitted public officials against one another as they seek to prevent more violence.
Police Commander Suggests Installing Metal Detectors and Weakening Wi-Fi Signal at Central Library
The commander of the Portland Police Bureau’s central precinct has advised Multnomah County officials to install metal detectors in the Central Library, remove exterior benches and disable WiFi outside the building, after a fatal shooting on the front steps this month.