Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek Admonishes Mayor Wheeler in Letter About Portland Police

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and Police Chief Chuck Lovell Condemn Police Roughing Up Reporters

COVID-19 Blows a $2.7 Billion Hole in the State’s Quarterly Revenue Forecast

Gov. Kate Brown is now likely to call the Legislature into a special session to cut agency budgets to reflect the new economic reality.

Mitch Greenlick, Oregon’s Elder Statesman on Public Health, Has Died

“He died while serving in office, doing what he loved. Oregonians lost a champion for fairness, justice, and health care as a human right. His work and legacy will benefit Oregonians for years to come.”

Oregon Lawmakers Bitterly Debate Who Should Receive Aid Money After Two Months of Shutdown

The spending formula will send money toward counties that spent the most on COVID-19 outbreaks.

Murmurs: Pappy’s Greasy Spoon Reopens

In other news: No new home for the hearings office.

The Pandemic Hits Portland—and a Few Key Numbers Will Determine What Damage It Can Do

Portland doesn’t have a huge number of intensive care beds.

Oregon’s Landmark Tenant Safeguards Haven’t Protected Deb Mayer

The retired teacher is spending almost 70 percent of her income on rent.