Multnomah County Chair Proposes One-Year Delay in Preschool for All Tax Increase
Multnomah County Board Chair Jessica Vega Pederson has proposed a one-year delay in the scheduled tax increase for the Preschool for All program. This announcement, made on Feb. 27, 2024, marks a strategic shift in the program's funding approach since its voter approval in 2020.
Multnomah County Board Votes To Re-evaluate Ambulance Service Plan
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners recently voted to re-evaluate the Ambulance Service Plan (ASP) — two years ahead of schedule. Revising the 2016 Plan is needed so that the County’s Emergency Medical Services team can make informed recommendations to the Board of Commissioners on material changes to the system.
City Of Portland Accepting Applications For Citizen Review Committee
The City of Portland is now accepting applications for its Independent Police Citizen Review Committee (CRC). This volunteer committee, comprising eleven members, was established in 2001 with a focus on improving police accountability, elevating the standards of police services, and bolstering public confidence.
Oregon Dad Charged With Drugging Daughter’s Friends At Sleepover With Sedatives
An Oregon man, Michael Meyden, 57, from Lake Oswego, has been charged with multiple felonies after allegedly spiking smoothies with sedatives and giving them to his daughter's 12-year-old friends.
$25 Million To Revitalize Portland’s Albina Neighborhood On The Table
The Oregon Legislature is currently deliberating on allocating $25 million towards the revitalization of Portland's historic Albina neighborhood.
Rate Increase Requested by Portland General Electric – Again
Portland General Electric (PGE) has recently submitted a request to the Public Utility Commission (PUC) to raise rates by 7.4% starting in 2025. This filing comes just a month after PGE implemented its largest rate increase in decades, raising rates by 18% as of January 1st.
Taking Magic Mushroom Therapy Mainstream From Portland And Beyond
InnerTrek, a pioneering clinic in Portland, Oregon, is leading the way in making psychedelic therapy more accessible and mainstream. Since its opening on January 2nd, InnerTrek has become one of the most talked-about legal psychedelic service centers in the city. T
Oregon Updates Fentanyl Emergency Efforts After A Month
In a united front against the growing fentanyl crisis, the City of Portland, Multnomah County, and the State of Oregon declared a fentanyl emergency 30 days ago. Now, representatives of these three government bodies are coming together to share the progress made and the changes implemented during this time.
Young Homeless People Receiving $1,000 A Month In Oregon
In an effort to combat youth homelessness and alleviate poverty, the state of Oregon has implemented a groundbreaking program that provides homeless young people with $1,000 per month to help them get back on their feet.
UPS To Cut Over 300 Positions In Portland
In a significant blow to the job market in North Portland, shipping giant UPS has announced plans to cut over 300 positions in the area. The company cites low demand for shipping as the primary reason for the layoffs, which are part of a larger downsizing effort that will affect a total of 12,000 jobs company-wide by the end of the year.
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Supreme Court To Debate Whether Cities Can Punish People Who Are...
In the most significant appeal involving unhoused Americans to reach the high court in decades, the justices will hear arguments Monday on whether ticketing people who live on the streets is “cruel and unusual” and violates the Eighth Amendment.
