Oregon Lawmakers Close Loophole That Allows Easy Car Theft in Portland

The bill makes it easier for prosecutors to prove that a person is guilty of stealing a car.

Murmurs: Charles McGee, Aubré Dickson Trial Begins

In other news: Car theft reforms considered, again.

Multnomah County Prosecutors Are Cracking Down on Repeat Car Thieves After Oregon Lawmakers Dropped the Ball

Portland has the third-highest rate of stolen cars among major U.S. cities.

Oregon Lawmakers Failed to Close the Loophole That Allows Rampant Car Theft in Portland

Nearly everyone who worked on the legislation is eager to blame someone else.

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler Adds Support for Increasing Car Theft Convictions

WW first reported in November the effects of Portland’s high auto-theft rate on working-class residents.

Bill Could Solve Portland’s Car-Theft Wave

A hefty cost estimate killed a similar bill in 2017.

Murmurs: Car Thefts in Portland Reach 20-Year High

Portlanders Can Tell the City How To Fix a Policy that Allows Tow Companies to Hold Stolen Cars for Ransom

The Portland Police Bureau is asking for suggestions to improve its stolen vehicle policy until Jan. 30.