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Portland hotel will house asylum seekers through the end of May after Multnomah County steps in
PORTLAND, Ore. — Asylum seeker families who were earlier this month facing homelessness in Portland will be able to stay in their temporary housing until June, Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson's office announced Thursday. KGW broke the story earlier this month of 80 asylum seekers — consisting of...
Large debris pile catches fire at wood recycling plant in Portland's St. Johns neighborhood
PORTLAND, Ore. — A large pile of wood debris (sawdust and pallets) at a wood recycling plant in North Portland's St. Johns neighborhood continues to burn, but Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R) said Thursday afternoon that it had started to pull back some of its crews from the scene.
Port of Portland will end shipping container service in October; economic impact could be statewide
The Port of Portland says it cannot afford to keep the state’s only shipping container terminal open past September after a deal with a third-party operator fell through. Despite more business, costs have gone up, pushing the port’s container facility into the red. The Port of Portland has lost more than $30 million during the past three years, the agency stated in a news release in March. That includes a projected $14 million shortfall for this year. While it was never a huge operation compared to other ports along the West Coast, historically, Terminal 6 has served as an important lifeline for small businesses and farmers throughout the Northwest. Oregon Public Broadcasting is a news partner of the Pamplin Media Group. Find the original story here.
What does Uber's new rider verification pilot program mean for Portland?
PORTLAND, Ore. — Starting Thursday, Uber is launching a new rider verification pilot program to increase driver safety — and Portland is one of the first test cities. The program is designed to help drivers know who is getting in their vehicle by confirming that riders are who they say they are.
Two separate lawsuits accuse Portland middle school of fostering a ‘racially hostile’ environment
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Portland Public Schools (PPS) is facing a second lawsuit in less than two years related to alleged racist attacks against Black students. The latest was filed just this week. Portland attorney Kevin Brague is representing a former student of West Sylvan Middle School in southwest Portland....
Portland Commissioner and Mayoral Candidate Proposes Tougher Homeless Camping Laws
In a move that has stirred the political pot, Portland Commissioner and mayoral candidate Rene Gonzalez is pushing for a hardline approach to the city's homeless camping issue. His proposed ordinance would remove the day-to-day city council's oversight of camping regulations, instead granting sweeping authority to the mayor’s office.
‘Finger lickin good’ text prompted complaint against Oregon leader who resigned
Two weeks before Multnomah County’s community health center leader resigned in March after less than a year in the role, the leader sent an employee a selfie of himself touching his finger to his mouth with the message, “You look finger lickin good,” a human resources director said.
Portland and Surrounding Areas Brace for Chilly Nights with NWS Frost Advisory
Local green thumbs on alert – a frost advisory is set to put a chill on the Portland area, potentially nipping sensitive plants in the bud. The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a statement, warning that from 11 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Wednesday, temperatures are expected to quickly drop to create frost conditions according to the advisory obtained by NWS Portland Oregon.
Legacy Health CEO Kathryn Correia announces retirement
Kathryn Correia will step down as president and CEO of Legacy Health after nearly six years leading the Portland-based hospital chain. The retirement announcement came after Correia had been on medical leave for months, the length of which had sparked speculation that a transition could be on the way. Legacy will bring back its well-respected former President and CEO, George Brown, a former physician, to succeed Correia, taking over full-time...
$100 million lawsuit filed against Portland teachers’ union for ‘illegal strike’
Fallout from the Portland teachers strike continues with the teachers unions now facing an $100 million dollar lawsuit by several parents, who allege the Portland Association of Teachers (PAT) and the Oregon Education Association held an illegal strike.
Amid mounting scrutiny, DHS hit with wrongful death lawsuit
Ki Soon Hyun’s children hope their mother’s death serves as a wakeup call for Oregon’s social services system that’s intended to protect the state’s vulnerable residents. Hyun’s family on Wednesday filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Oregon Department of Human Services and Mount Hood Senior Living, a memory care facility in Sandy that she […] The post Amid mounting scrutiny, DHS hit with wrongful death lawsuit appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
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