Portland

Elections 14 hours ago

Trump vs. Harris: Cities across US board up ahead of election

Business owners from Washington, D.C., to Portland, Oregon, are taking extra security measures by boarding up in fear of post-election riots and chaos.

Elections 6 days ago

Fires at Oregon and Washington ballot boxes connected, police ID 'suspect vehicle': 'Attack on democracy'

Police have released images of the suspect vehicle believed to be involved in two ballot box fires in Southeast Portland and Vancouver early Monday morning.

Voting October 28

'Incendiary device' sparks fire at Portland, Oregon ballot box

A fire caused by an "incendiary device" erupted early Monday at a ballot box in Portland, Oregon, prompting an arson investigation from local police.

Portland October 12

Portland pushes back on progressive policies by resetting new city council

Portland will be expanding the number of city council members and weakening the mayor’s power to push back on progressive policies ahead of the November election.

Media September 22

Portland Public Schools bars teachers from 'personal or political' classroom displays amid anti-Israel clash

Portland Public Schools recently quietly adopted new guidelines requiring content displayed in the classroom to reflect the curriculum or school district.

Media August 28

Portland police to disband Property Crimes Unit, citing staffing issues: 'Not up to our authorized strength'

The Portland, Oregon police department is dissolving its Property Crimes Unit amid staffing issues. The PCU investigated burglaries, stolen cars and organized retail crime.

Portland August 27

Blue city's drug recriminalization rollout includes jail for suspects caught at night or on weekends

Oregon will recriminalize drugs on Sept. 1, but the delayed opening of a Portland-area deflection center leaves police with few places other than jail to take suspects.

Portland August 27

Cirque du Soleil performer falls to ground during Portland performance in front of audience

An aerialist has been captured on video suffering a fall during a performance of "KOOZA" over the weekend at the Portland Expo Center in Oregon.

Homeless Crisis July 30

Jail refuses to book first person arrested under Portland's new homeless camping rules

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler said he was surprised and "disappointed" by jail's refusal to book a suspect arrested under the city's new camping restrictions.

HIV/AIDS July 13

2,400 Oregon hospital patients potentially exposed to HIV, hepatitis

An anesthesiologist in Oregon may have exposed more than 2,400 people to infectious diseases such as hepatitis B and C, as well as HIV, which can become deadly.