Portland Police Arrest Teenager After Shooting Injures Four At Private Event
A teenage suspect has been apprehended and charged with multiple offenses, including Attempted Murder in the Second Degree and Assault in the First Degree, in connection with a shooting that left four people wounded at a private event venue in Portland.
Major Funding Boost For James Beard Public Market As Oregon Legislature Approves $10 Million...
The James Beard Public Market has received $10 million in lottery bonds from the Oregon Legislature, along with $1 million from Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon and the Cambia Health Foundation, $500,000 from an anonymous donor, and $1 million from the Portland City Council, to help fund its estimated $25 million construction cost.
Multnomah County Expands Access To 24/7 Sobering Services
Multnomah County has expanded referral access to its 24/7 sobering stations at the temporary Coordinated Care Pathway Center in Portland, allowing additional behavioral health and outreach providers to connect people to immediate care for acute intoxication.
Multnomah County And OHSU-PSU Partner To Strengthen Public Health Workforce
Multnomah County has partnered with the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health to establish Oregon's first Academic Health Department, which will provide students with real-world experience and allow the Health Department to integrate new research and evidence-based practices into their work.
Oregon Legislature Approves $800 Million Bond for Proposed Portland Baseball Stadium
Senate Bill 110, which passed the Oregon Legislature with bipartisan support, authorizes the issuance of $800 million in bonds to fund a professional baseball stadium in Portland's South Waterfront, with the financing plan relying on income taxes collected from players and staff associated with the team.
Portland Grapples With Violence: Recent Homicides Raise Alarm
Portland, Oregon, is experiencing a surge in violent crime with two separate incidents over the weekend, resulting in the death of two men, and prompting police and community leaders to urge residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities.
City Council Appoints 21 Members To Police Accountability Board
The Portland City Council has appointed 21 community members and six alternates to the newly formed Community Board for Police Accountability (CBPA), fulfilling the mandate of voters who overwhelmingly supported Measure 26-217 in November 2020.
Bynum Demands ICE Clarify Alleged Raids During Oregon Wildfires
Congresswoman Janelle Bynum has called on ICE to clarify whether they are targeting individuals during emergencies or essential community activities, as community leaders allege that the reported actions are endangering immigrant families and compromising broader public safety.
High-Speed Pursuit In Milwaukie Ends With ‘Loony Toon’ Fleeing On Foot
A high-speed chase through Milwaukie and Portland ended with the suspect, Loony John Franklin Toon, fleeing on foot after allegedly firing shots at officers, with no injuries reported.
Concerns Rise Over Asylum Seeker Detentions In Portland
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been detaining asylum seekers in Portland, with one Colombian national being transferred out of state to Tacoma, Washington.
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Toxic Legacy: How Lead In Schools Is Silently Harming Black Kids
The persistent issue of lead exposure in schools continues to disproportionately affect children in predominantly Black and low-income communities, exacerbated by aging infrastructure and insufficient resources. Despite the urgency, federal efforts to address the crisis remain inadequate, leaving vulnerable populations at risk.
