Portland city hall
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PublishedJuly 27, 2023
Dubois vows to bring stability, progress to Portland Police Department
Incoming Chief Mark Dubois set his previous department up for success by cultivating a positive workplace culture, investing in career development and developing strong relationships with city leaders and the public, his co-workers say.
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PublishedJuly 18, 2023
Former Portland city councilor enters race for mayor
Justin Costa, a former school board member and city councilor, is the fourth candidate to enter the race.
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PublishedJuly 13, 2023
Additional state GA funding should prevent higher tax increase in Portland budget
The city is expected to get about $7.45 million from the state to offset General Assistance costs over the next year.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2023
Portland to reopen Baxter Boulevard at end of July
The road has been shut down from Vannah Avenue to Payson Park for more than two years as part of a project to construct an underground storage system for wastewater overflow and storm runoff.
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PublishedJune 22, 2023
Portland housing office staff to present rent control changes to City Council
A city spokesperson said Thursday that the proposal consists of 'housekeeping amendments,' but supporters of the current rent control ordinance said it could significantly weaken tenant protections.
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PublishedJune 22, 2023
These 4 asylum seekers spent months sleeping on the streets of Portland
Private fundraising efforts are helping the men find shelter for now, but they worry about their long-term housing options as city shelters remain full.
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PublishedJune 14, 2023
Portland voters could see another rent control referendum in November
A group says it has gathered signatures to put rent control on Portland’s ballot again, this time focused on smaller landlords, even as the City Council looks at making changes to the referendum process.
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PublishedMay 30, 2023
Portland’s new city manager settles into the job with a long list of things to do
Danielle West, the first woman to serve in the position, takes over as the city confronts challenges with homelessness, an influx of asylum seekers and persistent staffing shortages.
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PublishedMay 24, 2023
Riverton Park housing complex to undergo major renovations, add affordable units
The $62 million project could get underway next year and includes construction of a new neighborhood center and a 59-unit apartment building, as well as upgrades to existing townhouses.
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PublishedMay 16, 2023
‘Nowhere to go’: Dozens of homeless people displaced as city clears Bayside Trail encampment
The people who had been camping in the more than 80 tents along the trail packed up their belongings in shopping carts and plastic bags and went in search of a new place to live.
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