Murmurs: Women’s Prison Pays For Poor Care

In other news: Uber man joins Portland Business Alliance.

Portland Police Draft Changes to Stolen Vehicle Directive to Save Victims Tow Fees

Crime victims can decline a tow under the new policy, potentially saving hundreds of dollars.

Portland Mayor’s Chief of Staff Michael Cox Has Resigned

The resignation comes after the mayor faced criticisms for his first two years on the job, as well as a disclosure by Cox of a relationship with a subordinate.

Jo Ann Hardesty Officially Becomes the First African-American Woman to Serve on Portland City Council

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler Raised $146,000 in 2018 for His Political Action Committee

Wheeler’s struggles on the job have raised questions about his shot at reelection, but he says voters should expect he’ll run.

Multnomah County Keeps Revising Demands Related to $5 Million a Year in Funding for Homeless Services

The negotiations between the county, city and Metro are stalled and two parties blame the county.

Listen to the Sounds and Voices that Defined Portland in 2018 With Our Audio Year in Review

As this year comes to an end, we compiled a review of the sounds and voices that defined 2018.

Your Thursday, Dec. 27 Daily Primer: Stories Powerful Men Didn’t Want You to Read — A Portlander Crosses Antarctica

What to know, how to Google and who’s a good dog.