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Jamie Goldberg

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Politics/education editor @Oregonian. Former sports reporter, business reporter & breaking news editor. DMs open. Email me: jgoldberg@oregonian.com

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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Washington County sewer agency releases investigative report into Kathryn Harrington’s conduct after previously blocking its disclosure www.oregonlive.com/washingtonco...
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Washington County sewer agency releases investigative report into Kathryn Harrington’s conduct after previously blocking its disclosure
The Oregonian/OregonLive had already reported that investigators cleared Harrington of alleged discrimination and harassment. The county held back the 17-page report for months.
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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 24/09/2026
Home Forward's Hollywood East houses vulnerable seniors amid violence, drug activity, pest infestations and frequent deaths. mrf.lu/2mxp0
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
New animal services director flubbed his resume. Multnomah County hired him anyway (via @bethslovic.bsky.social) www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
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New animal services director flubbed his resume. Multnomah County hired him anyway
Eli Hurley, who started in the role Monday, listed eight years of executive-level experience on his job application. He had three.
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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 16/09/2026
An average of three to four 911 calls come in per day about a person potentially in crisis on one of Portland’s 13 river bridges. www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Washington County Chair Kathryn Harrington will step back from duties but won’t resign www.oregonlive.com/washingtonco...
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Washington County Chair Kathryn Harrington will step back from duties but won’t resign
Harrington is facing immense backlash from local officials after flipping off Commissioner Nafisa Fai in a public meeting.
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Dolly Parton’s literacy legacy lives on for millions of Oregon children www.oregonlive.com/education/20...
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Dolly Parton’s literacy legacy lives on for millions of Oregon children
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has provided 4.5 million books to Oregon children since 2007.
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
To fix the systemic undercount of its poorest students, Oregon may need to start from scratch (via @jrlsilverman.bsky.social) www.oregonlive.com/education/20...
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To fix the systemic undercount of its poorest students, Oregon may need to start from scratch
Experts say the time has come for Oregon to tackle a top-to-bottom rewrite of its entire school funding formula.
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Juggling work, school and a wide-open future at a high school shorted by Oregon’s school funding formula (via @jrlsilverman.bsky.social) www.oregonlive.com/education/20...
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Juggling work, school and a wide-open future at a high school shorted by Oregon’s school funding formula
Giselle Bautista and her fellow classmates faced more than many of their peers in the class of 2026 to get to graduation and beyond.
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
In the fight to curb high school absenteeism, free chicken sandwiches help. Budget cuts won’t. (via @jrlsilverman.bsky.social) www.oregonlive.com/education/20...
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In the fight to curb high school absenteeism, free chicken sandwiches help. Budget cuts won’t.
In Oregon, school poverty amplifies chronic absenteeism. But fixing the problem demands time and resources.
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
1 teacher, 24 third graders and the school funding formula that overlooks them (via @jrlsilverman.bsky.social) www.oregonlive.com/education/20...
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1 teacher, 24 third graders and the school funding formula that overlooks them
Most third grade teachers juggle a handful of students who require above-and-beyond care and attention. At Glenfair Elementary School, Anne Harris has more than 20.
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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 17/06/2026
Oregon is the only state in the country to rely solely on U.S. Census Bureau data to account for poverty in school districts, undercounting more than 100,000 students statewide.
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Oregon’s school funding formula is broken. Its poorest students pay the price
Oregon is the only state in the country to rely solely on U.S. Census Bureau data to account for poverty in school districts, undercounting more than 100,000 students statewide.
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Oregon’s school funding formula is broken. Its poorest students pay the price (via @jrlsilverman.bsky.social)
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Oregon’s school funding formula is broken. Its poorest students pay the price
Oregon is the only state in the country to rely solely on U.S. Census Bureau data to account for poverty in school districts, undercounting more than 100,000 students statewide.
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Key legislative races, local commission seats: What’s still at stake in Oregon’s 2026 primary
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Key legislative races, local commission seats: What’s still at stake in Oregon’s 2026 primary
Here is a look at what races we're watching today.
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Oregon voter turnout nears 20% as ballots continue to arrive at election offices
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Oregon voter turnout nears 20% as ballots continue to arrive at election offices
Many more ballots are expected to arrive at election offices today and tomorrow.
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Oregon voter turnout reaches 16.5% with 5 days left for voters to cast ballots in May election
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Oregon voter turnout reaches 16.5% with 5 days left for voters to cast ballots in May election
Voters who have yet to cast their ballot are encouraged to drop their ballot in an official drop box.
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Oregon agency reviewing unauthorized AI use after worker sends email citing Reddit to explain state law www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
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Oregon agency reviewing unauthorized AI use after worker sends email citing Reddit to explain state law
The review comes as the agency’s commissioner is running for reelection.
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aimeegreen.bsky.social @aimeegreen.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
This California woman discovered $20,000 missing from her bank account, and it wasn't a scam. It was a mistake by the state of Oregon. My story: www.oregonlive.com/business/202...
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Oregon thought California woman lived in Hillsboro park, siphoned $20K from her bank account
The Oregon Department of Revenue wrongly took $20K from the out-of-state woman, but returned it after The Oregonian/OregonLive asked questions.
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
He asked for help with chronic camps outside his home. Portland cracked down on his hedge instead (via @shanedkavanaugh.bsky.social) www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
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He asked for help with chronic camps outside his home. Portland cracked down on his hedge instead
Residents have dealt with chop shops, sex trafficking and squatters, but Chris Bolton's overgrown laurel got immediate attention and a $693 penalty.
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
At Oregon’s powerful teachers union, disenchantment with political status quo fuels a vibe shift (via @jrlsilverman.bsky.social) www.oregonlive.com/education/20...
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At Oregon’s powerful teachers union, disenchantment with political status quo fuels a vibe shift
A small but formidable faction favors a more strike-ready, anti-capitalist approach, testing the union's traditional ties.
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
New poll shows 1 candidate way ahead in Republican race for Oregon governor www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
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New poll shows 1 candidate way ahead in Republican race for Oregon governor
The winner of the May primary will face Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek in the November election.
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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 09/04/2026
No political action committee has been created to support the measure, and no money has been raised to advocate for its passage.
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Democrats fought hard for Oregon’s road tax hikes. Why they’re now effectively silent as voters decide
No political action committee has been created to support the measure, and no money has been raised to advocate for its passage.
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Supreme Court could bar late-arriving mailed ballots. Here’s what that would mean for Oregon voters www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Portland leaders promised a fiscal watchdog for unruly mega project. They didn’t deliver, and costs soared via @shanedkavanaugh.bsky.social www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Board chair apologizes for leaving county employee in tears, says she’s stepped back from key duties “I no longer ask questions, including on budgets, as questions seem to scare some agency staff,” she said. www.oregonlive.com/watchdog/202...
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
An investigation into the Washington County’s board chair's conduct recently concluded. This month, a new incident occurred.
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
‘Unprofessional and inappropriate’: Board chair dinged for text message but cleared of discrimination, harassment allegations www.oregonlive.com/watchdog/202...
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Oregon ethics commission to dismiss cases against 2 Washington County commissioners, issue letters of education to 2 others www.oregonlive.com/watchdog/202...
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Embattled sewer agency loses second top executive in 9 months www.oregonlive.com/watchdog/202...
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Embattled sewer agency loses second top executive in 9 months
The shakeup comes after the former CEO resigned last year in the wake of an Oregonian/OregonLive investigation into travel and food spending at the agency.
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Audit confirms pricey meals, lax record-keeping at sewer agency www.oregonlive.com/watchdog/202...
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Audit confirms pricey meals, lax record-keeping at sewer agency
The independent review followed an investigation by The Oregonian/OregonLive.
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
She has ‘the worst job in Oregon politics.’ Why Portland’s council president hopes to keep it (via @shanedkavanaugh.bsky.social www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
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She has ‘the worst job in Oregon politics.’ But she wants to keep it
It's been no picnic for Elana Pirtle-Guiney as she's tried to lead Portland's first City Council under a new form of government.
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Critics of Oregon’s transportation tax hikes say they have enough signatures to let voters decide www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
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Critics of Oregon’s transportation tax hikes say they have enough signatures to let voters decide
Opponents had until Dec. 30 to collect the 78,116 valid signatures to refer the tax hikes to voters.
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Following scandal, Washington County sewer board votes to move insurance subsidiary from Hawaii to Arizona www.oregonlive.com/watchdog/202...
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Following scandal, this Oregon sewer board will move its subsidiary from Hawaii to Arizona
The sewer board asserted the decision to relocate its subsidiary made financial sense and was not just a response to public outcry.
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Oregon, other states question federal government on use of voter data www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
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Oregon, other states question federal government on use of voter data
Ten top election officials are pressing the Trump administration on whether it misled states on how it would use voter data.
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Oregon lawmaker, 37, announces cancer diagnosis www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
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Oregon lawmaker, 37, announces cancer diagnosis
Rep. Annessa Hartman plans to continue serving while undergoing treatment for stage 3 cervical cancer.
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Feds appear to be considering Oregon coast locations for ICE facility www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
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Feds appear to be considering Oregon coast locations for ICE facility
It’s unclear how many other Oregon locations may be under review.
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Elliot Njus @elliotnj.us · 08/11/2025
One Oregon lawmaker’s wife made $6,000 a month working in his office at taxpayer expense, but she was not a frequent sight at the Capitol — probably because also working as a full-time fifth grade teacher at a private school @carlosfuentes.bsky.social reports:
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Oregon lawmakers quietly hire their family members with taxpayer money — and little oversight
More than two dozen states ban lawmakers from hiring their own relatives. Oregon does not.
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Carlos Fuentes @carlosfuentes.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Oregon lawmakers have long been allowed to hire their own relatives. Earlier this year, I started wondering whether some of these spouses and children are doing enough work to justify their taxpayer-funded paychecks. Here’s what I found. www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
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Oregon lawmakers quietly hire their family members with taxpayer money — and little oversight
More than two dozen states ban lawmakers from hiring their own relatives. Oregon does not.
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Election results: Portland voters approve parks levy, Washington County levies pass www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
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Election results: Portland voters approve parks levy, Washington County levies pass
Elsewhere, two Portland-area schools bonds appeared headed for approval, while voters shot down another.
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
It’s Election Day in Oregon; here’s how you can cast your ballot www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
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It’s Election Day in Oregon; here’s how you can cast your ballot
Elections officials recommend people who have yet to submit their ballot drop it off at an official ballot drop site.
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
A top Portland political aide took in a homeless woman. He abandoned her at a state park days later (via @shanedkavanaugh.bsky.social) www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
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A top Portland political aide took in a homeless woman. He abandoned her at a state park days later
"If I could do it over, I would do it differently.”
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Maxine Bernstein @maxbernstein.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
In dissent, 9th Circuit Senior Judge Susan P. Graber wrote that the majority's ruling will not have "any immediate practical effect," because the federal government remains barred from deploying any National Guard under OR District Judge Karin J. Immergut's 2nd broader order that wasn't challenged.
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Appeals court, in 2 to 1 split, clears path for Trump to deploy Oregon National Guard in Portland www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
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Appeals court, in 2 to 1 split, clears path for Trump to deploy Oregon National Guard in Portland
Lawyers for the state swiftly filed a motion to have 11 federal appeal court judges review the decision.
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Tuesday is the deadline to register to vote, update your address ahead of November election www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
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Tuesday is the deadline to register to vote, update your address ahead of November election
Ballots will be mailed to voters beginning Wednesday.
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Washington County sewer officials ditch annual Hawaii trip after spending scrutiny www.oregonlive.com/watchdog/202...
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Washington County sewer officials ditch annual Hawaii trip after spending scrutiny
Officials who defended the annual junkets have changed course following an investigation by The Oregonian/OregonLive.
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Julia Silverman @jrlsilverman.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
My colleague @hborrud.bsky.social is out today w/ a banger of a story on the Oregon families who are stuck waiting for years while the OR Department of Education drags out investigations into their claims of discrimination against their school districts: (🎁'd link) www.oregonlive.com/education/20...
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She alleged discrimination. 5 years later, why isn’t Oregon done with its investigation?
One family's wait exposes systemic problems in state's response to school discrimination allegations.
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Maxine Bernstein @maxbernstein.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
'Does the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice care about the Constitution anymore?' Portland's city attorney asked in a letter to the US DOJ on Mon. @hborrud.bsky.social www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
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‘Do not fail Portland’ city urges Trump DOJ in response to police probe
The city of Portland claims federal agents allow conservative journalists special access while cracking down on anti-ICE protesters and deploying unnecessary use of force.
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Judge issues new broader order barring any National Guard from relocating to Oregon www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
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Judge issues new broader order barring any National Guard from relocating to Oregon
U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut issued a second broader temporary restraining order late Sunday night.
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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 05/10/2025
A judge on Saturday ordered the Trump administration to halt its mobilization of 200 Oregon National Guard troops to protect the ICE building in Portland and its officers amid nightly protests. www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
24 hours outside Portland’s ICE facility: Is this what ‘lawless mayhem’ looks like? www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
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24 hours outside Portland’s ICE facility: Is this what ‘lawless mayhem’ looks like?
President Trump said conditions continue to deteriorate. Here’s what the newsroom saw.
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Jamie Goldberg @jamiebgoldberg.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Trump called for troops in Portland. Here’s why Oregon’s governor was ready (via @shanedkavanaugh.bsky.social) www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
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Trump called for troops in Portland. Here’s why Oregon’s governor was ready
“Our ability to respond efficiently to the President’s order of military intervention in recent days wasn’t by accident, it was by design,” Gov. Tina Kotek told The Oregonian/OregonLive.
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