The Portland Mercury
Good Morning, News: City Cuts Deal With PGE For Forest Park Project, Participatory Budgeting Likely to Make November Ballot, and Lawsuit Alleges US is Illegally Sharing Info on Iranian Asylum Seekers. By Courtney Vaughn.
Portland faces tension over Forest Park tree removal and a major budgeting ballot initiative, while national news covers DeSantis' legal setbacks, McConnell's health, and rising Iranian tensions.
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6mGood Morning News: Portland Police Bureau Exploring AI Tools It Can’t Legally Use, Patrick Stewart Dead at 86, Time Enters Goth Era. By Jeremiah Hayden.
This news roundup covers local police bodycam footage, a tragic helicopter crash near McMinnville, the passing of actor Patrick Stewart, and various upcoming Halloween weekend events in Portland.
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5mGood Morning, News: BLM Bat Beauty Contest Is Back, Clocks Change on Sunday, and UFW Co-Founder Dolores Huerta Has Died. By Suzette Smith.
This morning roundup covers Portland shelter surveys, a bike scavenger hunt, the return of the BLM Bat Beauty Contest, daylight savings changes, and significant national news and obituaries.
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17mDiary of a Carry Shit Olympian.
Participants endure a grueling 24-hour cargo bike scavenger hunt across Portland, completing physical tasks and navigation challenges for glory, community, and the ultimate bragging rights in this unique race.
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5mGood Morning, News: Council Candidate Cop’s Disturbing Use of Force Record, Fact-Checking RFK Jr, and Where to Get Your Spooky On. By Courtney Vaughn.
Portland morning updates cover local election reminders, a City Council candidate's police record, Cloud City Ice Cream's crowdfunding struggle, and global political news regarding Israel and international climate efforts.
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9mCouncil Candidate Eli Arnold Is a Cop. In 2021, He Used Force More than Any Other Officer.
Portland City Council candidate and police officer Eli Arnold ranks among the top officers for use-of-force incidents, with data showing disproportionate interactions with Black and unhoused residents.