NEW: Joint Statement from the Mayors of America’s Largest Cities Regarding Department of Homeland Security Funding Negotiations
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@mayorkwilson.bsky.social and @councilordunphy.bsky.social join state and county leaders in a joint statement responding to today’s introduction of Senate Bill 1501, which outlines a framework for a multi‑jurisdictional agreement to renovate “Oregon’s Arena.”
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Judge issues follow-up written order, requiring federal immigration officers to report to Innovation Law Lab attorneys every 30 days documenting any warrantless arrests made in OR, with written justification finding someone posed a risk of escape before warrant could be obtained.
Gov. Tina Kotek and mayors of 31 cities have a message for the federal government: Stop all immigration enforcement in Oregon until recent violent incidents in Minneapolis, Portland and elsewhere are fully investigated.
We see ourselves in pictures and videos of choking families, just as we see ourselves in images of Renée Good and Alex Pretti.
I'd like to share my editorial for Newsweek that published this morning. I ask mayors across this great nation to continue standing strong and standing together, peacefully, in the face of federal bully tactics against our communities.
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“Getting federal funding for these projects is a major accomplishment," Wilson said. "Portland owes our Congressional delegation a debt of gratitude."
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"Today's ruling confirms what we've said from the beginning. Federal agents have used unconscionable levels of force against a community exercising their constitutional right to free expression," Wilson said.
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Judge restricts federal officers’ use of force at Portland ICE protests
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Following a nearly 16-month vacancy, the tribal relations department at the City of Portland has been filled. The main priority for the position will be to focus on government-to-government relationships with the nine federally recognized Native nations in Oregon.
TL;DR Cuts to the coutny's homesless services programs are coming. www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson: "Our nation will never accept a federal presence where agents wield deadly force against the very people they are sworn to serve."
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Just experienced the most intense tear gassing of my life by federal officers outside the ICE facility in Portland where marchers gathered. There was no fast exit as they indiscriminately threw loads of gas and flash bangs. Children were in the crowd screaming. @oregoncapitalchronicle.com
Indiscriminate force ‘pervasive’ at Portland ICE protests, says former Border Protection leader
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“This is the latest deadly result of an administration that uses American cities as a ‘training ground’ for ‘full force.’”
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"Portland stands with you, Minnesota."
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SCOOP: Amid ownership change, the Portland Trail Blazers are prepared to ask the Oregon Legislature to redirect income tax dollars for large-scale Moda Center renovation that is seen as critical step to keeping team in market. www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...
This year, PBOT and Salt & Straw are teaming up to make sure you have a safe and tasty winter season.
Last year, in PBOT’s inaugural snowplow naming contest, Portlanders voted to name one of our 56 snowplows Salt & Thaw, in honor of Portland staple Salt & Straw.
Portland began a new chapter this year with an overhauled city government, a new city administrator and a new mayor. That's resulted in broader representation for the city's residents, but it's created more bureaucracy, led to some hiccups and raised questions.
Breaking News: President Trump abandoned, for now, his efforts to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Portland and Los Angeles.
"Téllez was on his way to drop his kids at school in north Portland when he was pulled out of his car by federal agents.
"The arrest drew dozens of neighbors into the streets to record the arrest and push back against immigration authorities...
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Editorial: A battle won, but miles to go in taming Portland’s homelessness crisis
"I want to let you know you have a partner in this," Lee said. "You have a partner in me that is willing to collaborate with you, that is willing to help shape how we move things forward collectively."
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Have you heard the news? SW Fourth Ave., from SW Lincoln to W Burnside, is officially open!! Last week, @mayorkwilson.bsky.social met up with PBOT Project Manager Gabe Graff to learn more about the SW Fourth Ave. Improvement Project.
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“As the mayor of a city on the rise, I knew Portland would need an innovative city administrator with a track record of success to unlock a new chapter of safety, innovation and shared prosperity,” Wilson said. “We’ve found that and more with Raymond Lee.”
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Raymond C. Lee brings nearly two decades of municipal leadership experience spanning Greeley, Colo., Dallas and Amarillo, Texas. The Portland City Council is expected to vote next week on the nomination to make him Portland's first long-term city administrator.
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The City of Portland gets close to selecting a city administrator, inviting three finalists to compete for the job.
Nearly 100 candidates applied for the position.
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“There’s no plan. And, if there’s no plan, you don’t know the objective. Without an objective, you’re just wasting time and money—and they’re wasting time and money.”
Federal lawyers admit errors in officer deployment numbers to Portland ICE building
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