Civic Leader Rukaiyah Adams Turns Down Effort to Recruit Her to Run for Portland Mayor

Portland Bans Private Companies From Using Facial Recognition Technology in Public Spaces

Dan Ryan Is Portland’s Newest City Commissioner, Winning Special Election Runoff

The former non-profit executive’s lead over Loretta Smith grew throughout the evening.

Initial Returns in City Council Special Election Show Dan Ryan Up by 2%

If Ted Wheeler Resigns, Who Takes Over as Acting Mayor?

If the mayor of Portland quits, not only do we not have that mayor to kick around anymore, we don’t have any mayor to kick around at all.

WW’s August 2020 Endorsement for Portland City Council

Dan Ryan has a track record of overcoming adversity and building relationships.

Listen to Portugal the Man’s Erik Howk Testify Before the City Council in Favor of Defunding the Portland Police

Over 400 citizens spoke in favor of defunding the police bureau at the public comment section of the meeting, which went forward in Wheeler’s absence—some more recognizable than others. Among them? Guitarist Erik Howk of chart-topping alt-rock band Portugal the Man.

Carmen Rubio Becomes the First Latinx Candidate to Win a Portland City Council Seat

Her bid for an open seat was an easy one.