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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.

November 16, 2023

Portland schools closed for 9th straight day as teacher strike drags on

Parents reacted to Portland Public Schools being closed for nine straight days due to an ongoing teachers' strike on "FOX & Friends" Wednesday.

November 13, 2023

Climate change hits beer industry, prompting farmers and researchers to adapt

Climate change is making an impact on the beer industry, as hops and barley growers in the U.S. experience challenges such as extreme heat and drought.

November 9, 2023

Parents, kids sidelined as Portland teachers' union, district remain gridlocked amid strike: 'Setting us back'

Portland's teacher strike is affecting students and parents, and some say the two sides of the bargaining process need to come to a solution soon.

November 1, 2023

Portland teacher strike cancels school for some 45,000 students

Teachers in Portland, Oregon, began striking Wednesday, with primary points of contention including class sizes and salaries unadjusted for inflation.

November 1, 2023

Prominent critic of blue state homeless policies arrested on theft charges in Oregon

A homeless services consultant whose videos about Portland frequently went viral has been arrested on theft charges and accused of misusing his position.