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Portland Businesses Among Those Targeted in National Bomb Threat Hoax

“At this time, there is nothing to indicate that the bomb threats are credible or that there is an immediate danger to the community,” police say.

A New Report Says Oregon Woefully Underfunds Public Defense Services And Fails To Monitor Its Contractors

“We are being asked to do more and more with less and less.”

Portland’s Mayor and Police Asked Reporters to Agree to Strict Rules in Exchange for Behind-the-Scenes Access

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Oregon Senator Proposing a Bill That Requires Every Inmate Talk To a Doctor About Flu Shots Each Year

If passed, the proposed legislation would require the Oregon Department of Corrections to schedule an appointment with every prisoner to get a flu shot each year.

Portland’s Draft Non-Disclosure Agreement Would Have Barred Reporters From Repeating A Laundry List Of Information

No reporters signed the NDA to gain access to the police command center.

ICE Union Files Notice of Intent to Sue City Of Portland Over This Summer’s Occupy ICE Protests

“Mr. Wheeler has an inherent obligation to not use the Portland Police Bureau to advance his own political agenda or use his police powers to harm those he believes possess alternative political beliefs,” the notice says.

Family Of Oregon Woman Who Died In Prison Flu Outbreak Sues for Wrongful Death

“Tina Ferri would be alive today if the prison did its job,” says Michael Fuller, one of the lawyers representing the Ferri family in the suit.

Portland Police Will No Longer Charge Crime Victims For Police Reports

“Little by little, reform is happening.”

Even After City Council Unanimously Approves New Unarmed Police Hires, the Union Is Still “Frustrated”

Portland Police Association president Daryl Turner suggested the city take “a long look in the mirror” before criticizing the union.

Multnomah County Cuts Ties With Consultant Over Conflict Of Interest Allegations

Tracy Allensworth had been investigating reports of racism and sexism within the Department of Community Justice.

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