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Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Ballot Grab
Oregon’s top elected officials hailed a Monday ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that blocked President Donald Trump from restricting vote-by-mail in the November midterms.
As Federal Law Kicks In, Oregon Health Plan Will Soon Be Harder for Thousands to Get
In the coming weeks, more than 600,000 Oregonians on the Oregon Health Plan are set to get letters notifying them that they may soon be subject to new work or activity rules if they want to keep the health coverage.
Readers Respond to Rising Water Bills
“I’ll gladly pay a bit more to have a stable, reliable, safe source of drinking water with updated infrastructure.”
Discussion of City’s Investment Policy Devolves Into Accusations of Antisemitism
The Portland City Council’s discussion last week about revising the city’s investment policy turned acrimonious with accusations of antisemitism.
Forensic Report on High-Profile Portland Shooting Undermines Trump Administration Account
The feds said a U.S Border Patrol agent was in the path of a truck when he shot its occupants in East Portland. A newly-released forensic analysis says otherwise.
Left and Right Unite as Oregonians Turn Against Flock Camera Network
Six Oregon cities and two counties canceled or suspended contracts over privacy and data leak fears.
Transit Justice Group OPAL Reaches End of the Line
OPAL organized around issues like lowering TriMet’s draconian fines for fare skipping, and making bus transfers valid for three hours after purchase.
Portland’s Democratic Socialist Incumbents Reach 1,600 Donors
Three of the six incumbents seeking reelection to the Portland City Council this November have each logged more than 1,600 campaign contributions through the city’s elections program.
Did the Feds Ever Explain What Lori Chavez-DeRemer Was Doing in a Strip Club?
Lori Chavez-DeRemer allegedly told her limo driver to drop dollar bills on a nude dancer.
PPS Teachers Levy Funded 55 Fewer Educators in Latest Academic Year
Declining revenue and rising personnel costs mean the levy, a significant part of the district’s general fund, will support fewer teachers in coming years.
Contribution of the Week: $50,000
A little taste of prosperity for Gov. Tina Kotek.
To Close Schools, Portland Public Schools Must Overcome Fierce Pushback From the Teachers Union
The district has largely retained its educators even as enrollment has fallen and is projected to continue falling for the foreseeable future.