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January 17, 2024

'Let this serve as a warning': Anarchists claim responsibility for burning car outside city leader's home

Self-described anarchists claimed responsibility for setting fire to a car outside a Portland city commissioner's home, calling it an "act of community self-defense."

January 15, 2024

Maine residents mourn as record high tide washes away historic fishing shacks

A record high tide in Maine led to the destruction of three historic fishing shacks dating back to the 1800s at Willard Beach in South Portland, officials say.

December 28, 2023

Portland police involved in fatal shooting with armed robbery suspect near Mall 205

Portland police officers shot and killed an armed robbery suspect near Mall 205, a popular shopping district in the city. The Portland Police Bureau are investigating the shooting.

December 21, 2023

Oregon appeals court invalidates state climate protection program rules

An Oregon state appeals court has declared the rules of a 2022 program aimed at significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel companies invalid.

December 5, 2023

Portland Public Schools to factor in gender identity, race into school discipline: 'Completely backwards'

The hosts of 'Outnumbered' react to Portland Public Schools requiring officials to consider a disruptive student's race, gender identity and sexual orientation before punishing them.

December 1, 2023

Portland city council approves $2.6 million to equip police with body cameras

The Portland City Council has unanimously approved $2.6 million for permanent police body cameras. All 800 uniformed officers are expected to have body-worn cameras by summer.

November 29, 2023

Portland Public Schools board unanimously approves deal with teachers union to end strike

The Portland Public Schools board voted in favor of ratifying a contract with its teachers union, ending the teachers strike that began on Nov. 1.

November 28, 2023

Advocates call for focus on housing solutions as encampment sweeps escalate across the US

The increasing issue of encampment sweeps in U.S. cities is drawing criticism from advocates. Cities are intensifying efforts to clear tent encampments due to safety concerns.

November 27, 2023

Portland Public Schools reach tentative deal with teachers union, classes resume Monday with 2-hour delay

Portland Public Schools said it had reached a tentative agreement with its teachers union after more than three weeks out of school, and classes will resume on Monday.

November 21, 2023

Striking Portland teachers temporarily block downtown bridge

Striking teachers in Portland, Oregon, temporarily shut down the Burnside Bridge, which connects the city's downtown to neighborhoods across the Willamette River.