The change comes after the agency eliminated several armed transit police positions in 2020 due to public outcry.
by Isabella Garcia
Two years after taking steps to r…
Author: Isabella Garcia
UPDATE: Two Cooling Centers to Open Sunday in Portland
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Multnomah County Sunday through Monday.
by Isabella Garcia
Update August 7, 12:03 pm:
Two cooling centers will…
One Cooling Center to Open Sunday in Old Town
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Multnomah County Sunday through Monday.
by Isabella Garcia
One daytime cooling center will open in downtown Po…
Good Morning, News: Anti-Racist Training for Coaches, NFL Pushes for Stronger Punishment, and Oregon’s Housing Shortage
by Isabella Garcia
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…
Know Your Neighbors
The city is turning to neighborhood emergency teams to fill in the gaps in the region’s heat wave response.
by Isabella Garcia
During the unprecedented deadly heat wa…
Good Morning, News: Anti-Vaxxers Target Salem Restaurant, Expanding Portland’s Bike Infrastructure, and a Tale of Two Erics
by Isabella Garcia
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North Portland Roofing Facility Agrees to Emissions Mitigation Plan After Historic DEQ Fine
The Malarkey Roofing facility released at least 10 tons of formaldehyde per year into the Kenton neighborhood for nearly a decade.
by Isabella Garcia
Nine months afte…
Good Morning, News: Another Police Shooting, Suspected Heatwave Death, and Everything You Need to Know About Monkeypox
by Isabella Garcia
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Multnomah County COVID Contact Tracing Could Not Keep Up With Pandemic Surges, Audit Finds
The county can learn from the tracing team’s challenges to better prepare for future emergencies, report says.
by Isabella Garcia
Even on their most accomplishe…
UPDATED: Five Cooling Shelters to Open During Heatwave
Four overight cooling shelters will operate 24-hours a day until at least Thursday morning.
by Isabella Garcia
Update July 26, 12:20 pm:
Four cooling centers will ope…