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06-09-2025 Vol 1986

Category: Local News

Increase in Street Births Highlights Challenges for Portland’s Unhoused Mothers

Increase in Street Births Highlights Challenges for Portland’s Unhoused Mothers

As the population of unhoused individuals continues to rise in Portland, the number of births occurring on the streets has…
Proposed Changes to Portland Police Bureau’s Personnel File Disclosure Policy Spark Controversy

Proposed Changes to Portland Police Bureau’s Personnel File Disclosure Policy Spark Controversy

The Portland Police Bureau is facing backlash from defense attorneys over proposed changes to its policy handbook regarding the disclosure…
Portland Task Force Aims to Revitalize Central City and Combat Homelessness

Portland Task Force Aims to Revitalize Central City and Combat Homelessness

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek’s newly established task force for downtown Portland is ambitiously calling for the construction of 2,500 new…
Finding the Perfect Birthday Cake in Portland: Tips from Local Pastry Chefs

Finding the Perfect Birthday Cake in Portland: Tips from Local Pastry Chefs

Pastry chefs, like everyone else, celebrate birthdays, which often leads to cake-shopping dilemmas. To avoid working on their special day,…
Portland Initiatives for Overnight Shelters Amid Homelessness Crisis

Portland Initiatives for Overnight Shelters Amid Homelessness Crisis

Mayor Keith Wilson is focusing on increasing overnight shelter availability as part of his strategy to combat unsheltered homelessness in…
Man Acquitted in Pot Robbery Shooting That Left Four Dead

Man Acquitted in Pot Robbery Shooting That Left Four Dead

A jury in Multnomah County Circuit Court has found Jeremy Lenoire not guilty of all charges related to a pot…
Portland Settles $8.5 Million for Displacement of Black Residents

Portland Settles $8.5 Million for Displacement of Black Residents

The city of Portland has agreed to pay $8.5 million in settlement funds to 26 descendants of Black Portlanders who…
Portland Parking Fees Set to Increase Significantly Amid Financial Struggles

Portland Parking Fees Set to Increase Significantly Amid Financial Struggles

Portland, Ore. is facing a significant rise in parking costs, as city officials prepare to enforce the largest year-over-year increase…
Boston Mayor and U.S. Attorney Clash Over Immigration Enforcement Comments

Boston Mayor and U.S. Attorney Clash Over Immigration Enforcement Comments

Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Leah Foley has criticized Boston Mayor Michelle Wu for her recent comments regarding federal immigration enforcement, labeling…
New Travel Ban Impacting Haitian Immigrants Draws Widespread Criticism

New Travel Ban Impacting Haitian Immigrants Draws Widespread Criticism

President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order implementing a travel ban impacting individuals from a dozen countries, including Haiti.…
Explore the Culinary Delights of Boston and Beyond

Explore the Culinary Delights of Boston and Beyond

As summer unfolds, the vibrant food scene in and around Boston beckons with a multitude of options for those looking…
Calls for Transparency in School Bus Driver’s Record Amid Investigation into Fatal Crash

Calls for Transparency in School Bus Driver’s Record Amid Investigation into Fatal Crash

In the wake of the tragic death of five-year-old Lens Arthur Joseph, a kindergartner at UP Academy Dorchester, public officials,…