Courts
Federal Judge Rejects Lawsuit That Sought Recount of Police-Hiring Ballot Initiative Signatures
A federal judge on Thursday effectively eliminated any remaining chance that an initiative seeking to hire more police officers with Portland’s climate tax dollars could appear on the November ballot.
Portlanders Suing Local Elections Officials Hire Former U.S. Justice Department Attorney
While at the U.S. Department of Justice, Abhishek Kambli represented the Trump Administration in court cases challenging the President’s executive orders. Now, Kambli has come to assist in a Portland case.
Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association Votes to Expel Curry County Sheriff John Ward
The embattled Southern Oregon lawman faces a criminal investigation and a complaint seeking to revoke his certification.
Oregon Officials Project Confidence After SCOTUS Sides With Trump on Vote-By-Mail
“My message to the President is clear: Keep your hands off our elections.”
Jury Awards Two Oaks Park AtmosFEAR Riders $275,000 Each
The girls were stuck upside down for 25 minutes in June 2024 due to a ride malfunction.
Petitioners Behind Police Initiative Sue City, County and State Elections Officials
The plaintiffs are asking a federal judge to order a new, independent review of all gathered signatures.
Judge Again Blocks Trump’s Efforts to Use Postal Service to Restrict Vote-By-Mail
“We've beaten them in court repeatedly, as have many other states. We're prepared to do that as many times as it takes because we're defending the Constitution and the right of Oregon to determine how we run elections.”
Oil Terminal Operator Sues City of Portland for Delaying Transfer of Franchise Agreement
Zenith Terminals LLC today filed a lawsuit alleging the city of Portland has unreasonably delayed approving the transfer of Zenith’s franchise agreement with the city to a purchaser of the terminal.
Many Arrested by Portland Police During ICE Protests Saw Cases Fizzle in Court
Protesters, counterprotesters and livestreamers who fought one another have all faced similar results in the court system.
Phil Stanford Has Literally Written the Book on Michael Francke’s Murder
"It’s been years since I’ve had a forum from which I could stir up trouble."
Oregon Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of Multnomah County’s Flavored Tobacco Vape Ban
Legal challenges have so far delayed the ordinance from taking effect since it was passed four years ago. It was not immediately clear when the ban would go into effect.
After Anemic Early Results, Multnomah County Updated Its Program to Divert Drug Users Into Treatment. Is It Working?
A few months after officials pledged to get the deflection program back on track, WW decided to check on their progress.











