Portland city auditor uncovers waste and inefficiency in civic office
An investigation by the Portland City Auditor has revealed significant waste and inefficiency within the Office of Community & Civic Life.
Making sense out of interesting times for the Blazers: Blazer Focused podcast
The Blazers experienced winning, some lineup changes, players improving and regressing, creating some interesting storylines recently.
DMV office at Mall 205 to close permanently at month's end
The Department of Motor Vehicles office at Mall 205 will permanently close at the end of the month, officials announced.
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Mayor Wilson’s plan to end homelessness draws mixed reactions from city, county leaders
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson shared his vision of addressing homelessness, a main focus of his campaign, with Multnomah County leaders on Wednesday. Read online:
St. Johns ‘Smash and grab:’ duo robs nonprofit
The U.S. Dept. of Justice sent federal prosecutors a memo to investigate state and local officials who interfere with President Trump’s new immigration laws. Mayor Keith Wilson presented his plan to end unsheltered homelessness in Portland in just 12 months to the city council during its work session on Wednesday.
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Goat milk from ‘Sober babies’ comes in flavors
When Brenda Johnson was a baby, neither she nor her brother could drink cow’s milk. So from a very young age she had goat milk and loved it. Read online:
Salem police investigating officer-involved shooting
SALEM, Ore. (KPTV) - An investigation is underway after officers were involved in a shooting near the Salem-Keizer city limits Wednesday, according to the Salem Police Department.
Oregon DMV closing east Portland location after complaints to landlord
The Oregon DMV will close its busy Mall 205 location at the end of January, citing sewage smells, sporadic water pressure and a list of other maintenance problems the department says plague the office.
I loved living in Portland, Oregon, for years. I planned to stay there forever until a town 5 hours away changed my mind.
I loved Portland but had to leave when it got too expensive and overwhelming. I now happily live in Baker City, a small Oregon town hours away.
Another cold weather advisory issued for Portland and beyond Wednesday night
The “cold weather advisory” is a new type of advisory for the National Weather Service, replacing the “wind chill advisory,” said Daniel Hartsock, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Portland.
Oregon protesters, feds settle lawsuit accusing law enforcement of excessive force in 2020
A group of racial justice protesters reached a settlement with the federal government after filing a lawsuit accusing agents of using excessive force in 2020.
PPB chief, Multnomah County DA make clear what activities will be prosecuted during demonstrations
Five people were arrested for vandalism during a demonstration against the Trump administration on Tuesday night in downtown Portland.