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November 23, 2022

Multnomah County DA prosecuting fewer than half of misdemeanor theft cases, new data shows

Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt is prosecuting less than half of the misdemeanor theft cases referred to his office, a sharp contrast to neighboring counties.

November 16, 2022

Thousands of text messages sent by Portland mayor’s government phone went missing

Thousands of Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler’s text messages from 2017 to 2021 went messing, most likely due to a phone setting issue which Wheeler said he was not aware of.

November 15, 2022

Portland voters greenlight overhaul of city council

Voters in Portland, Ore., elected to restructure the city's council, drastically expanding the chamber and displacing it from the Rose City's current City Hall building.

November 10, 2022

Portland 'defund police' commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty ousted in election against challenger Rene Gonzalez

Portland city commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty, whose defund the police message stopped resonating with the public’s concerns over rising crime and homelessness, lost her re-election bid.

November 9, 2022

Oregon Zoo celebrates birthdays of polar bear siblings: See the adorable video

Two half-sister polar bears celebrated their birthdays at the Oregon Zoo in Portland. Newly released video shows the two growing up and the sibling bond they have today.

November 8, 2022

Portland prosecutors decide against charging man who fatally stabbed landlord dressed as Michael Myers

The Multnomah County DA will not pursue charges in a bizarre case where a Portland homeowner was stabbed to death with a sword while dressed as "Halloween" slasher Michael Myers.

November 6, 2022

Prayer — are you doing it all wrong? Portland pastor reveals how to talk to God honestly

Author and Portland pastor Tyler Staton, the author of a new book, reveals the importance of bringing true emotions — anger, sadness and other honest feelings — to God in prayer and faith.

November 4, 2022

Portland city council votes to ban homeless camps, approve new housing project: report

Portland's city council amended the proposal to expand from three camps of 500 residents to six camps of 250 residents to address concerns over potential safety issues.

November 4, 2022

Where are the Cops? Frustrated Portland residents say police have ‘almost disappeared’

Violent crime is rising faster in Portland than other parts of the country. But police response times to serious calls are slower than they have been in years.

November 3, 2022

Within 24 hours, Portland cleans up homeless camps, begins building pickleball courts

A homeless encampment in a Portland, Oregon, park was removed this week and a construction crew showed up the next day to build pickleball courts and other recreational facilities.