Good Morning, News: Police Accountability Board Speaks Out, Major Blazers Trade, and Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship (and Allows States to Discriminate Against Trans People). By Taylor Griggs.

TriMet Safety Response Staff Urge Management Change.

TriMet's Safety Response Team workers are pushing for a new contractor and union recognition, citing poor working conditions and management issues as the transit agency faces significant budget cuts.

Police Oversight Board Members Say Budget Ordinance Could Erode Public’s Trust in New System.

Portland's new police oversight board warns that a proposed budget ordinance to save city jobs by using accountability funds undermines their independence and violates the city charter.

The Portland Fire Loses to the Mystics—But In Style.

Portland Fire and Washington Mystics make WNBA history in a record-breaking four-overtime thriller. Despite the loss, the Fire demonstrated grit, resiliency, and elite competitive spirit in an unforgettable match.

Good Morning, News: Slow Police Response Times, Tom Dundon’s Sweatpants, and Supremes (Mostly) Slam Trump. By William Steven Humphrey.

Portland's news update covers lagging police response times, billionaire stadium controversies, mental health line outages, and significant Supreme Court rulings against Donald Trump, all delivered by resident robot, Debbie.

THE TRASH REPORT: Celebrating America with Flag Cakes, Fair Food, and French Fries. By Elinor Jones.

Elinor Jones celebrates her birthday with a sharp, satirical look at America’s 250th birthday, political scandals, celebrity summer trends, and the AI-driven future of Red Lobster.