Volunteers Sue Portland City Hall Over Requiring Permits to Serve Free Hot Soup

Food service to homeless in downtown Director Park drew the ire of nearby businesses and led to the rule change.

The Next Target in Portland’s War on Pollution? Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

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.

New Portland Rules Could Abolish Free Hot Soup for Homeless People in Director Park

Parks officials say they don’t want to end the food handouts—just make sure they follow rules.

Portland’s Parks Are a Cherished Gem. But They Can’t Make Ends Meet.

Portland Parks & Recreation does a lot of things Portlanders love. Over the past five years, it has wanted to do even more.

Portland City Council Passes New Tenant Protections Aimed at Helping People With Criminal Histories

By a vote of 3-1, Portland City Council moves forward with screening policies and security deposit protections.

Mayor Ted Wheeler Announces His Budget, With New Approaches to Helping Homeless People

City budget looks unlikely to cause a fight.

Portland Commissioner Chloe Eudaly Grills Law Enforcement Officials Over Joint Terrorism Task Force

“How do we justify the risk of civil and human rights violations by our continued involvement in JTTF?” Commissioner Eudaly asked.