The Portland Mercury
Good Morning, News: State Investigating Multiple Complaints Over Police Ballot Initiative, County Investigating Possible Heat Deaths, and Colbear's Final Stint Got CBS Sued. By Courtney Vaughn.
Portland cools down after a record heatwave while investigating heat-related deaths. Meanwhile, SpaceX goes public, and Oregon's Secretary of State probes controversial police funding petitions.
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6mHigh Turnover, Low Pay: Staff at Prominent Legal Aid and Advocacy Group Call For Ouster of CEO.
Disability Rights Oregon workers are demanding the removal of Executive Director Jake Cornett, citing extreme pay disparities, high turnover, and stagnant wages while executive compensation continues to soar.
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10mTHE BLACK BYLINE: Why It's Finally Time for Oregon to Pay Reparations.
Exploring Oregon's history of exclusion and the ongoing fight for reparations, this piece highlights the urgent need for systemic justice to address generational theft and honor the spirit of Juneteenth.
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5mDozens of Complaints Against Police Funding Petition Prompt State Investigation
Oregon's Secretary of State is investigating claims that canvassers for a Portland police hiring initiative are misleading voters about funding sources and the actual intent of the ballot measure.
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7mGood Morning, News: Portland Cools Off (For Now), More Moda Center Hijinks, and Trump Turned the Reflecting Pool a Nasty Shade of Green. By Taylor Griggs.
Portland cools down while local politics heat up over arena funding. Meanwhile, national headlines cover global oil shifts, high-profile legal probes, and a major social media ban in Britain.
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5mMetro Chamber Wants Council to Reschedule Upcoming Meeting in Favor of $350 Ticketed Event.
Portland’s Metro Chamber is pressuring City Council to reschedule a public Moda Center work session so officials can attend a $250-per-ticket private event featuring the Trail Blazers' new owner.