William Zielinski, age 71, passed away peacefully on Oct. 2, 2026, in Portland, Oregon from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Bill, as he was known to most, was a loving husband, father, brother, ...

The complaint argues that Portland City Council doesn’t have the authority to increase taxes.

It isn’t uncommon for big business interests to throw cash at elections in hopes of moving the electorate—and not just at the federal level. Amid growing wealth inequality and ongoing affordability cr...

The poll shows Republican state Sen. Christine Drazan with a slim lead over Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek, though it was within the survey’s margin of error.

Local races in Portland’s suburbs are animated by some of the key political issues sweeping the nation.

Two years after Portland's first ranked choice election, half of the council seats are back on the ballot. This time, candidates have a recent election to study – but they still can’t be sure what the...

The Oregon secretary of state issued a notice of a proposed civil fine to a Portland police commander who came under fire for comments at a neighborhood meeting earlier this year. The notice said Por...

Did Portland Police Chief Bob Day break the law when he criticized a city councilor last week? That’s a question several Portlanders are asking state officials to answer.

Portland’s largest overnight-only shelter is closing its doors Friday, a year after opening.

The move comes after Washington County Chair Kathryn Harrington made the gesture toward fellow commissioner Nafisa Fai during a county commission work session.

A first-of-its-kind report details the footprint of the controversial facilities.

Past surveys asked how you feel about Portland's challenges. The 2026 survey asks what you want the city to do about them. Take the survey.

Portlanders are feeling iffy about their new government.

Fans of the 2000s pop-culture phenomena are using online communities to fundraise for the tribe that says they never saw a cent after having their likeness used.

A Saturday protest amplifies fears Portland resident Tareq Zakarneh will be persecuted by the Israeli military if deported to the occupied Palestinian territory.

Portlanders rallying to infuse the city’s budget process with more public input are a step closer to getting their proposal on the November ballot.

Measure 26-267 would divert millions of our tax dollars away from essential city services, including fire and emergency response, parks, 911 dispatch, and homelessness services. Vote NO by November 3.

As the future of Portland’s Moda Center remains in flux, city leaders are looking for other ways to redevelop public land near the NBA arena.

Woman of the Year Dolly Parton’s Unique Feminist Power, as Told by Gloria Steinem (From the January 1987 issue of Ms. Magazine)

The name change comes in the wake of a sweeping New York Times investigation into the civil rights leader’s past.

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Oriana Korol and her family said they felt bittersweet about the misdemeanor conviction, after initially facing felony charges.

How Portland's government overhaul affected those working behind the scenes in City Hall.

Backers of a stalled initiative to use Portland’s clean energy funds to hire police officers filed a lawsuit on Thursday accusing local elections officials of discrimination and calling for an independent signature recount.

The Spurs’ new arena deal cleared its latest hurdle Monday, when the city council denied a motion to reopen the funding to a public vote.

In the midst of local controversy, Pendleton officials see possibilities in Portland’s programs.

Here’s what you need to know about the contractors the city tapped to lead these talks.

After months of back and forth, representatives from the Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to discuss the terms of negotiating a 20-year lease agreement with the city of Portland.

The vote sets the stage for months of negotiations on a long-term lease and the nearly $600 million renovation project.

As the future of Portland’s Moda Center remains in flux, city leaders are looking for other ways to redevelop public land near the NBA arena.

Here’s what you need to know ahead of the meeting.