by Abe Asher
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Author: Abe Asher
Good Afternoon, News: Cop Hunzeker Off the Hook, City Workers on Strike, and Omar Voted Off Foreign Affairs Committee
by Abe Asher
The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please con…
Tobacco Retailers Sue Multnomah County Over Ban on Flavored Products
While the future of Multnomah County’s ban is unclear, the lawsuit could be moot if the Oregon legislature passes a statewide flavored tobacco ban.
by Abe Asher
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City of Portland Office Workers Move to Form an Independent Union
“When push comes to shove at budget time, we always take the hit first,” union organizers say.
by Abe Asher
A group of city of Portland office workers hav…
Good Afternoon, News: City Set On Zenith Deal, Warming Shelters Close, and Sixth Memphis Cop Placed on Leave
by Abe Asher
Good afternoon, Portland! Hope you’re enjoying the sun, since it appears to be the last we’ll be seeing of it for another week or so. Now: THE NEWS.
IN LOCAL NEWS:
Dan Ryan i…
Despite New Leadership, Portland Officials Decline to Reconsider Zenith Energy Deal
Climate activists will now turn their attention to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.
by Abe Asher
When Mayor Ted Wheeler reassigned the Bureau of Develo…
Good Afternoon, News: New Timbers CEO Praises Paulson, 600 City Workers Plan to Strike, and Memphis Cops Charged with Murder
by Abe Asher
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Portland Thorns Fire Trainer, Assistant Coach Following Yet Another Investigation
by Abe Asher
The Portland Thorns fired their head athletic trainer and an assistant coach on Tuesday after a National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) investigation found that both staff member…
Good Afternoon, News: New Abortion Care Hotline, Housing Prices Drop (But Not Enough), and Investigation Into LA Shooting Continues
by Abe Asher
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TriMet’s Operator Shortage Stabilizes As Agency Looks to Expand Service
by Abe Asher
TriMet’s historic driver shortage has stabilized, with a spokesperson saying the agency has the number of drivers it needs to maintain its current service level even as ongoing…