Allegations of Sexual Misconduct Have Roiled Buddhist Organization Headquartered in Portland for Years
A Portland woman’s allegations against the leader of Maitripa College are among them.
A Buddhist Leader in Portland Is on Leave After Allegations of Sexual Misconduct
A former student at Maitripa College says that for years, its leader used his position of power to obtain sex from her.
Southeast Portland Councilors Fund Shatterproof Glass at Oft-Vandalized Accessibility Elevators
Councilor Steve Novick, who championed the idea, said he thinks councilors’ budgets are too fat—and that “as long as I have the money, I’m going to put it to good use.”
Company Faces $61,000 in Fines After City Says It Removed Trees Critical to Health of the Columbia Slough
The trees in question were part of a riparian area considered critical for the health of the slough’s ecosystem.
City Councilor Angelita Morillo’s Chief of Staff Files Discrimination Complaint
Andre Miller, the chief of staff to Councilor Angelita Morillo, filed a discrimination complaint against the councilor last week.
City Council Advances $8.5 Billion Budget With Cuts to Parks, Public Safety and Shelters
Familiar fault lines between the progressive and moderate flanks of the council resulted in many stalemate votes.
Controversial Proposal to Reroute $10 Million From New Police Accountability Body Fails
The Portland City Council voted down a controversial budget amendment Tuesday that would have taken $10 million from the new Office of Community Police Accountability to partly restore cuts to the fire and police bureaus in Mayor Keith Wilson’s proposed budget.
Juan Carlos González Holds Commanding Lead in Metro President’s Race
Juan Carlos Gonzalez has an early and commanding lead in race for Metro President.
Interim Leader of Home Forward Pledges Greater Transparency and New Chapter After CEO Resigns
After Home Forward was roiled by controversy and saw its former CEO resign under a swirl of controversy, the agency’s interim leader is pledging to right the ship.
Prosper Portland Repos Old Town Buildings Purchased by Failed Shoe Startup
Prosper Portland has repossessed two buildings in the Old Town neighborhood that had been purchased by a failed shoe start-up after it secured a $7 million loan from Prosper in 2025.









