Rep. Janelle Bynum Withdraws Support For SCORE Act Ahead Of House Vote
Rep. Janelle Bynum has withdrawn her support for the SCORE Act, which was designed to establish a national framework for NIL rights and compensation for college athletes, citing the need for additional bipartisan work to address protections for student-athletes.
Election Officials Urge Voters To Use Drop Boxes As Oregon Primary Voting Ends Today
Oregon voters are urged to use official ballot drop sites to avoid potential delivery and postmark issues with the U.S. Postal Service, and election officials are offering assistance with replacement ballots, registration updates, and interpreter services.
Multnomah County Urges Voters To Check Mailboxes Ahead Of May 19 Primary Election
Multnomah County Elections officials are encouraging voters to request replacement ballots as soon as possible to ensure they are received in time for the May 19 Primary Election, and are offering extended office hours and assistance in multiple languages to help voters.
Portland Police Say Six Juveniles Were Recovered During Human Trafficking Investigations
The Portland Police Bureau's Human Trafficking Unit recently recovered six teenage girls believed to be victims of sex trafficking during enforcement operations along the city's 82nd Avenue corridor.
Portland Names Quisha Light Interim Housing Bureau Director
Quisha Light has been appointed as interim director of the Portland Housing Bureau on May 18, to provide customer-focused leadership during a period of financial uncertainty and growing demand for housing services.
Portland Police Identify Man Killed In Downtown Shooting
25-year-old Malachi Bussey of Portland was killed in a downtown shooting Tuesday night, and the Portland Police Bureau is asking witnesses to come forward with any information related to the shooting.
Portland Fire Lieutenant Arrested Following Child Luring Investigation
A Portland Fire & Rescue lieutenant was arrested for allegedly sending sexually explicit messages and images to a minor, following an investigation by the Portland Police Bureau's Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit.
One Dead, Another Injured In Downtown Portland Shooting
One man was killed and another injured in a shooting in downtown Portland on Tuesday night, and the suspect or suspects fled the area before officers arrived.
Portland Public Safety Chief To Depart As City Launches National Search
Portland's Deputy City Administrator Bob Cozzie will be leaving his post on May 18, prompting a national search for a replacement to oversee the city's police, fire, emergency communications, and community safety operations.
Portland Investigators Warn Of Rising Sextortion Cases Targeting Youth
The Portland Police Bureau's Internet Crimes Against Children unit is warning families about a growing wave of online exploitation cases targeting children and teenagers, including a sharp rise in sextortion schemes that often escalate within minutes and cause lasting emotional harm.
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Meet The Spelman Seven Crossing The Stage As Valedictorians Together
The Spelman Seven, a group of seven valedictorians from Spelman College, have broken the school's record for the greatest number of valedictorians in a graduating class, and are celebrating their achievement and sisterhood as they prepare to make a difference in the world.
