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Portland’s New Police Masking Ban Leaves a Lot of Unanswered Questions About What It Will Look Like in Practice
The policy seeks to compel Portland police officers to investigate incidents in which masked civilians might be pretending to be federal agents.
Murmurs: Portland City Council Seems to Have Votes to Ban Foie Gras
The Portland City Council is slated to vote June 4 whether to ban the sale of force-fed foie gras in the city.
A New Book Revisits the Oregon Saboteurs Who Set Fires to Save the Planet
‘Property destruction, they would explain, was a way of levying a fine on desecrating nature. And arson was merely the simplest, cheapest method of extracting this tax.’
The Author of a Book About Environmental Arsonists Explains Why Their Story Is a Tragedy
‘It was really an act of desperation.’
Fire Victims Ask Court to Disqualify Appellate Judge
Plaintiffs say Judge Anna Joyce’s previous work for PacifiCorp makes her ruling against them unfair.
Multnomah County Looks to Cut Nine SUN Schools. Here’s What That Would Mean at Creston Elementary.
“We know for a fact that there are students who would not be in school if it were not for this program,” says one employee.
CareOregon Ends Long-Standing Community Advisory Group
“We raised some concerns. We asked to be consulted. And then shortly afterwards the board was dissolved. That sequence raises some questions.”
Metro Council Appoints Juan Carlos González as New President
Voters just elected him to become Metro Council President next year, but the appointment to vill a vacancy left by Lynn Peterson means he will effectively initiate his presidency six months early.
Judge Restricts Admission to Oregon State Hospital in Latest Effort to Reduce Wait Times
Nearly a year after judge found state in contempt of court for delays in admission to the state psychiatric institution, she granted the wishes of a plaintiffs, who argue “more intrusive measures are now required.” Others, however, say new rules will mean early release for dangerous people.
Ken Gordon Is Bringing Parisian-Style Rotisserie Chicken to Southeast Portland
Bon Temps Poulet will be available at Gorges Brewing Wednesday through Sunday starting June 10.
City Council Appears to Have the Seven Votes Needed to Pass a Foie Gras Ban
Given that all six members of the council’s progressive caucus are likely to support the ban, its fate rests with a few potential swing votes—most obviously, Councilor Steve Novick. And he has made up his mind.
Report: Artisanal Ice Cream Maker Salt & Straw Could Sell for More Than $200 Million
The company is “exploring a capital transaction,” says founder Kim Malek, but no buyer has been named.