I'm reminded of one Oregon immigrant's story I told during Trump's first term, when immigrants seeking asylum were detained in federal prison for months. A peek behind the curtain of how an long, winding asylum process worked at the time: portlandmercury.com/news/2019/07/1…

A preview of tomorrow's presentation: portland.gov/auditor/counci…

Two Portland unions representing city employees are getting closer to walking off the job in Feb over a breakdown in contract negotiations. AFSCME will vote later this week to authorize a strike; DCTU already voted in favor. opb.org/article/2025/0…

Mayor Wilson previewed his plan to end unsheltered homelessness at a morning meeting with regional leaders. Some questioned the low cost ($28M/year), others applauded the bold strategy. Wilson will hear city counci's feedback at a 2 pm today. opb.org/article/2025/0…

In 2021, Portland's ombudsman office alerted city leaders that the city's property maintenance rules disproportionately impact homeowners of color. At the time, elected officials pledged swift reforms. Little has changed in the years since. opb.org/article/2025/0…

While working in Gresham, Kevin Dahlgren used money meant for supplies for homeless people to buy his own groceries and gas. "In court, Dahlgren admitted that he 'made up identities and wrote the made-up names on receipts' and did so 'with the intent to deceive.'"

According to Human Resources Director Tracy Warren, the city and the Local 189 chapter AFSCME reached an agreement around 2 a.m. Thursday — 17 hours after the two parties started the day’s mediation session. opb.org/article/2025/0…

Portland Mayor Wilson shows his homelessness plan isn't *just* about nighttime shelters: Today he announced plans to open 50 shelter beds for people seeking addiction treatment, at a facility open 24/7. opb.org/article/2025/0…

The goal of Mayor Wilson's plan to end unsheltered homelessness is universally supported among local service providers. But his plan raises questions among those who are perhaps the most familiar with the work of operating a successful shelter in PDX: opb.org/article/2025/0…

Longtime East Portland community leader Arlene Kimura, 79, was indicted on 10 felony charges & 4 misdemeanors, ranging from aggravated theft to falsifying business records. opb.org/article/2025/0…

A small update: There is now a warrant out for Kimura's arrest, as she has not yet turned herself in (after being notified by the DA's office).

Elected leaders are fuming after Multnomah County announced a $104M budget shortfall in its homeless services department – and asked local and state jurisdictions to foot the bill. opb.org/article/2025/0…

The intrepid Troy Brynelson braved the storm last night to document another chaotic event: The small town of Estacada using Trump rhetoric to dismantle its DEI committee. opb.org/article/2025/0…

Positive news for lawmakers preparing a new state budget this morning. The state economist says they can expect an extra $350 million to spend. #orleg #orpol

Changes are coming for Portland's behavioral health first response team, signaling a step toward formalizing a program that’s struggled to get its footing. (and both unions representing PSR and police agree this is the right move) opb.org/article/2025/0…

Mayor Keith Wilson and Gov. Tina Kotek convened a meeting Thursday with housing developers, construction firms and other city officials to float solutions to the city’s slow pace of housing development. “We’re struggling here in Portland,” said Wilson. opb.org/article/2025/0…