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White House Vows to “Crush Violent Radical Left Terrorism” as Trump Turns His Ire Toward Portland
“I said, unless they’re playing false tapes, this looks like WWII. Your place is burning down.”
Citing Porous Methods in Previous Search, City Attorney Releases 400 Additional Pages of Peacock Chat Records
In an explanatory memo provided to WW, the city said the missing records were due to a porous search system and the fact that the city had never been asked to produce a Teams chat before.
Trump Says He’s Sending Troops to Portland
President Donald Trump has authorized a U.S. military mission in Portland, he said Saturday morning, a move local leaders condemned as an egregious abuse of power.
Federal Agents Amass in Portland, Local Officials Say
President Donald Trump has dispatched federal agents to Portland, local elected officials said in a hastily scheduled press conference on Friday night
Eastmoreland Church and Neighbors Fight Over the Future of a Maple-Lined Street
For the past two weeks, a church and a group of neighbors in the wealthy Southeast Portland enclave of Eastmoreland have fought over the future of eight mature maple trees.
After Tense Discussion, East Portland Councilors Get Approval to Rent New Office
District 1 councilors Jamie Dunphy and Candace Avalos asked for approval from their colleagues this week to secure a $300,000, 5-year lease for office space in East Portland.
City’s Shelters Face $11 Million Funding Shortfall
The city is facing an unexpected $11 million shortfall in its ambitious shelter plan after state funding that the city expected to receive never materialized.
In Early Days, Parks Levy Campaign Rakes In $53,580
A political action committee set up by stakeholders eager to pass a 5-year Parks Levy for the city of Portland on the November ballot has already raked in $53,580 from unions, current and former elected officials and the city’s business chamber.
Council Mulls Revoking Extended Paid Parking Hours, Citing Administrative Overreach
The City Council on Thursday discussed revoking Mayor Keith Wilson’s decision to extend paid parking hours in some parts of the city.
City to File Land Use Violation Against South Portland ICE Facility
The city of Portland on Wednesday announced that it is planning to file a land use violation against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Southwest Portland this week.
Friends of Trees Will Work With City Again
Friends of Trees is back: It’s been awarded a $1.8 million contract with the Urban Forestry division to plant 750 trees in the next two years and maintain the saplings for three years.
Workers Bristle at City Throwing Employee Bash With Therapy Goats and Talent Show
The city's public works employees are getting a celebration on Sept. 25.