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Security Officer Involved In Shooting Near Preschool In Southwest Portland

Portland Police Bureau is investigating a shooting involving a security officer at a preschool in Southwest Portland, confirming that all children are safe and that the shooting did not occur on the preschool premises.

Cost Of I-5 Rose Quarter Expansion Project Surges To Over $2 Billion, Drawing Criticism

The I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project's cost has risen to an estimated $1.96 billion to $2.08 billion, prompting criticism from Oregon transportation commissioners, as the project seeks to alleviate congestion on I-5 in central Portland and reconnect the historically Black Albina neighborhood.

New Express Transit Service Makes Coastal Getaways More Accessible For Portland Residents

The North Coast Express, an express transit service, will operate between Beaverton and Oregon beaches from Memorial Day weekend to late August, providing a hassle-free travel option and reducing travel-related carbon emissions by nearly 80%.

Portland Unveils Controversial Tonya Harding Statue Amid Mixed Reactions

A bronze statue of Tonya Harding was unveiled in Pioneer Courthouse Square, sparking debate about her legacy and a potential statue of her rival Nancy Kerrigan to be installed nearby.

Another Body Recovered From The Willamette River

In a sobering development, authorities recovered a body from the Willamette River at Cathedral Park on Saturday, marking it as the second body found this month and the tenth since mid-April in the rivers surrounding the Portland area. The local community is grappling with the implications of this tragic pattern.

Police Arrest Nine After Clearing Squatter-Occupied Home In Parkrose Heights

Nine individuals were arrested in a police operation to evict squatters from a property in Portland, Oregon, where they had been engaging in criminal activities, including drug trafficking and identity theft.

Former Oregon Secretary Of State To Pay Fine To Resolve Ethics Investigations After Resignation

Former Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan has agreed to pay a $1,600 fine and update her financial disclosures to resolve three ethics investigations, including one for her $10,000-per-month consulting contract with a cannabis business.

Bodies Recovered From Willamette River Amid Ongoing Search For Missing Kayaker

Authorities retrieved a body from the Willamette River near Port of Portland Terminal 4 on April 30, marking the fifth body found in local waterways within a span of less than three weeks, with the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office still searching for 20-year-old Marcelus Angelo Rodriguez, who went missing while kayaking on April 12.

May Day Protests In Portland Amplify Voices Against Policy Changes And Job Cuts

Hundreds of protesters gathered in Portland on May Day, driven by grievances over federal layoffs, deportations, and a perceived imbalance of power affecting working-class individuals, in a show of solidarity and determination to advocate for workers' rights and social justice.

Portland Mayor Offers Optimism Amid Budget Challenges In First State Of The City Address

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson delivered his inaugural State of the City address, announcing a proposed budget with a $93 million deficit, plans to open 1,500 new shelter beds by December, and layoffs in departments focused on communications, public engagement, technology, equity, and others.

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Social Security Reminds Workers About ‘Resurrecting’ People Wrongly Declared Dead

The Social Security Administration is scrutinizing its records to confirm whether beneficiaries are alive, inadvertently leading to some being wrongly declared deceased. These individuals must visit Social Security offices to rectify the error and restore their status.