Watch the Video Lake Oswegans Don’t Want You to See
The park with public access to Oswego Lake opened today, after a threat of legal action. Here’s how to make the most of the water this summer.
Portland Parking Fees Rise 20%, and Meters Must Soon Be Fed Until 10 pm
Across the city’s five parking districts, an hour on the street will cost 60 cents more than last year, with downtown parking increasing to $3 an hour.
Oswego Lake Is Free. Sometimes.
On Oregon’s most notorious once-private, now-public lake, the water is open but lips are sealed.
Portland Woman Sues Man Who Smeared Dog Poop in Her Hair
Last month, Emma Gilliland’s dachshund Penny relieved herself on a Sellwood-Moreland lawn—and the tenant of the nearby home responded by smearing the dog’s feces through Gilliland’s hair, according to a police report.
Multnomah County Jail Wrongful Death Settlement Comes with Crucial Reforms
The family of Clemente Bobby Pineda was awarded $2.5 million.
Where Should Oregon Stand Up to Donald Trump?
For the past week, WW has asked protesters as well as elected officials a single question.
Feds Charge Two Men With Felonies as Standoff at ICE Building Continues
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents clashed with demonstrators for a third consecutive evening Monday, making at least three arrests on the doorstep of the agency’s South Portland headquarters, which has become ground zero in an escalating standoff over deportations.
Housing Advocates Decry Potential Cuts to Eviction Protection
State funding for eviction and homelessness prevention could plummet from $130.2 million to $33.6 million.
District Attorney Vasquez Says He Will Pursue Charges Against People Arrested at ICE Headquarters
Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez says he will pursue charges against 10 people arrested Thursday night outside ICE headquarters, as well as anyone else who damages federal property.
Legislative Bulwark Against Book Bans Awaits Kotek’s Signature
Senate Bill 1098 would add extra protections to school library books at risk of removal.