Editorial: A battle won, but miles to go in taming Portland’s homelessness crisis
When running for mayor, Keith Wilson gave the public an easy yardstick by which they could measure his first year in office. By Dec. 1, he said, he would add 1,500 overnight beds as a pivotal part of his strategy to end unsheltered homelessness. Neither funding crunches nor skepticism dissuaded...
Multnomah County declares emergency in response to ICE enforcement
Chair Jessica Vega Pederson on Friday declared an emergency for Multnomah County in response to ongoing federal immigration enforcement by ICE.
Older Adults in Portland Are Dealing With Increased Sewer Charges
Older adults throughout Portland are opening their winter utility bills to find increased sewer charges that they weren’t expecting. For retirees living on fixed incomes,...
Lake Oswego principal’s sudden resignation prompts questions amid other staff leaves
The longtime principal at Lakeridge High School in Lake Oswego resigned abruptly this month, in an unusual midyear shake-up, and several other Lakeridge staff members are on leave for undisclosed reasons. Desiree Fisher has been at the helm of the high school, which enrolls about 1,200 students, for 10 years.
Rollover crash partially blocks Highway 26 westbound near Oregon Zoo
PORTLAND, Ore. — A rollover crash has Highway 26 westbound partially blocked near the Oregon Zoo on Saturday night, Portland Fire & Rescue officials said. The crash was reported at about 8 p.m., with three lanes blocked near Washington Park and the Jefferson offramp. Firefighters said no one was...
Portlanders demand return of ICE-tracking app outside downtown Apple store
Downtown Portland demonstrators directed their holiday jeer at Apple on Saturday, demanding the tech company restore an app that helps everyday onlookers report federal immigration enforcement activity. More than 30 protestors flew signs and sang satirical carols within view of security, employees and holiday...
2 men shot, injured outside SE Portland bar
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Two men were shot and injured in front of a southeast Portland bar early Saturday. Just before 1 a.m., an officer with the Portland Police Bureau was driving past a parking lot near Southeast Stark Street and Southeast 130th Avenue when he heard shots being fired and people running.
Portland Spirit Vessel evacuated after fire reported on board
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Passengers on the Portland Spirit Vessel were evacuated on Saturday evening after a fire was reported on board, according to the Portland Fire & Rescue. At about 8:30 p.m., firefighters were called to a ship fire at the Southwest Naito Parkway Spirit dock. However, when they arrived,...
Preschool for All expands faster than expected
Multnomah County's Preschool for All program is growing beyond expectations, even as modeling suggests there might not be enough kids to fill all the seats in coming years. Why it matters: The program, passed by a sizable majority of voters in 2020, has come under criticism from Gov. Tina Kotek and others for...
Portland-area immigrant communities honor Our Lady of Guadalupe, the ‘mother of all migrants’
Parishioners trickled in through the fog before sunrise. They took their places Friday morning among the pews at St. Matthew Catholic Church and raised their voices with the church band to honor the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, celebrated every year on Dec. 12. Many of the 200...
