Legacy At Risk: Portland Moves To Preserve Longstanding Community Businesses
The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability has released a report urging action to preserve longstanding local businesses, which are at risk of closure due to rising costs and gentrification, and has proposed the creation of a Legacy Business Preservation Program to support these businesses and the communities they sustain.
Portland Police Disrupt Street Takeover, Seize Firearms And Vehicles
Portland police disrupted an illegal street takeover early Monday, citing four people, seizing three firearms and towing two vehicles connected to the incident.
New Bill Seeks To Protect Firefighters From Drone Interference During Wildfires
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at improving the safety and effectiveness of aerial firefighting by directing the FAA to study how drone incursions disrupt wildfire suppression and identify strategies to prevent interference in restricted airspace.
Bynum Housing Bills Aim To Address Oregon’s Housing Shortage
Two housing bills led by U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum have passed the U.S. Senate, aiming to increase home construction and address workforce gaps in Oregon's housing market.
Senators Urge Education Department To Release Farmworker Student Funding
A group of senators, led by U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon and U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla of California, are urging the U.S. Department of Education to ensure timely delivery of federal funds for the High School Equivalency Program and College Assistance Migrant Program, which support over 8,000 students from agricultural farmworker families nationwide.
Medical Examiner Seeks Help Identifying Man Found At North Portland Wetlands
The Multnomah County Medical Examiner's Office is seeking public assistance in identifying an African American man, at least 50 years old, whose partial remains were found in the Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area in North Portland on September 8, 2025.
Rising Costs Continue To Challenge Portland Housing Development
Despite new city incentives, rising development costs and higher interest rates continue to pose major challenges for Portland builders, resulting in a slowdown in housing development.
Portland Housing Incentive Shows Early Progress Toward 5,000-Unit Goal
Portland's new financial incentive program is showing early signs of progress, with 1,720 housing units entering the development pipeline, accounting for roughly 34% of the program's target of 5,000 new housing units over three years.
Mayor Wilson Seeks To Keep Community Policing Committee After Federal Oversight Ends
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson has proposed an ordinance to permanently establish the Portland Committee on Community Engaged Policing as an advisory body to the mayor and the Portland Police Bureau, ensuring that the committee will continue to provide a forum for community members to raise concerns and provide input on policing policies after federal oversight tied to a U.S. Department of Justice settlement agreement expires.
City Housing Incentive Could Save Developers Millions In Fees
Portland is temporarily waiving up to $32.7 million in development fees to encourage new housing construction across the city.
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FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's one-game red card ban caused a global outcry, and the US was humiliated in their 4-1 loss to Belgium, with President Trump having called FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to review the suspension.
