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Portland Budget Showdown: PCEF, Shelters, and Trees at the Center
local-government5 days ago

Portland Budget Showdown: PCEF, Shelters, and Trees at the Center

Portland’s City Council spent a marathon budget session negotiating amendments to Mayor Wilson’s plan to close a $160 million gap, with contentious votes over diverting Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) dollars, preserving union jobs, and funding housing, shelters, and parks. Highlights included a unanimous move to establish a city data privacy office; an 8-4 vote to restore Urban Forestry staff; and several high-stakes 6-6 ties on measures to realign funds, pause the core realignment, or fund Albina housing and other shelter projects. Several amendments failed or were withdrawn as councilors grappled with budget reserves ahead of final votes due by June 30, underscoring deep divisions across the chamber.

via Portland Mercury|
#budget#city-council#housing-shelter
Trail Blazers Undergo Major Business Shakeup, Cutting About 70 Jobs
business6 days ago

Trail Blazers Undergo Major Business Shakeup, Cutting About 70 Jobs

The Portland Trail Blazers laid off about 70 employees from their business operations department as part of a restructuring to position the organization for the future, per The Rose Garden Report and The Oregonian. President of business operations Dewayne Hankins said the changes were aimed at long-term success and to support those affected, marking the first major change under new owner Tom Dundon, who has indicated a willingness to invest in players while scrutinizing the business side.

via Hoops Rumors|
#business#dewayne-hankins#layoffs
Portland nonprofit terminates multiple Urban Alchemy staff amid arrest spree
crime14 days ago

Portland nonprofit terminates multiple Urban Alchemy staff amid arrest spree

In Portland, at least five Urban Alchemy employees have been terminated over the past year after arrests on charges ranging from domestic violence to murder and drug offenses, with a KATU investigation highlighting complaints by guests and staff about misconduct. The terms come amid ongoing scrutiny of the nonprofit’s second-chance hiring model, and Urban Alchemy says it acts quickly to terminate employees who violate standards; some cases involve multiple prior incidents and ongoing court proceedings.

via KATU|
#crime#domestic-violence#homeless-services
Portland Fire Return Bridges WNBA Past and Present
sports18 days ago

Portland Fire Return Bridges WNBA Past and Present

Portland’s WNBA revival uses the Fire name to reconnect with a forgotten chapter of the league’s history, reviving the original 2000–2002 franchise’s archives for a new generation while honoring players like Sylvia Crawley who first touched the ball for the team. The revived Fire, now under new ownership, blends nostalgia with a fresh identity, showing fans and former players that their stories aren’t lost even as the league evolves. The effort highlights ongoing continuity challenges in women’s basketball but also creates a bridge between past and present as fans pack arenas for Throwback nights and new merch.

via Sports Illustrated|
#archives#expansion#history
Portland MAC Attack Reignites Debate Over Civil Commitment
local21 days ago

Portland MAC Attack Reignites Debate Over Civil Commitment

Bruce Whitman, 49, rammed a rental vehicle packed with propane tanks and other devices into the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland, killing himself and causing extensive damage that closed the club for at least a week; investigators say Whitman had prior police encounters and mental-health interventions, but authorities could only secure gun removals and short-term holds, not long-term civil commitments or preventive action on explosives, highlighting gaps in Oregon’s crisis-intervention system. The episode has intensified calls to expand civil commitments and red-flag measures for high-risk individuals.

via Willamette Week|
#civil-commitment#local#mental-health
Portland MAC bombing tied to long-running mental health struggles, family says
crime21 days ago

Portland MAC bombing tied to long-running mental health struggles, family says

In Portland, Bruce Whitman drove an explosives-laden car into the Multnomah Athletic Club’s ground floor early Saturday, killing himself and causing no other injuries; investigators describe it as an isolated incident. His mother and relatives say Whitman had a long history of mental health challenges, including bipolar disorder and possible schizophrenia, with prior hospitalizations and a February suicide attempt. Neighbors and police had raised concerns about him for years, and he reportedly harbored a grudge against MAC staff. Police noted the blast could have been far larger if all explosives had detonated. The piece also references a manifesto and Whitman’s past behavior, and provides mental health resources for those in need.

via KGW|
#bruce-whitman#car-bombing#crime
Portland car packed with explosives crashes into MAC; officials call it isolated
us-news23 days ago

Portland car packed with explosives crashes into MAC; officials call it isolated

A man drove a car packed with explosives and propane into Portland's Multnomah Athletic Club early Saturday, killing himself and igniting a fire; investigators found multiple incendiary devices, some partially detonated, and bomb-disposal robots were deployed as authorities cleared the scene. Police described the incident as isolated and not an act of domestic terrorism; the MAC remains closed indefinitely while investigators identify the driver and determine a motive.

via NBC News|
#bomb-disposal#explosives#investigation
May Day Protest Near Portland ICE Facility Ends With Targeted Arrest
local24 days ago

May Day Protest Near Portland ICE Facility Ends With Targeted Arrest

During May Day protests in Portland, police detained one person in a 'targeted arrest' near the ICE facility as officers in riot gear formed a barrier between demonstrators and the building; protesters chanted and marched from nearby parks toward the facility, while federal authorities ordered protesters off federal property. The incident occurred amid a recent federal appeals court ruling allowing tear gas and chemical munitions to be used on protesters outside the ICE facility.

via KATU|
#arrest#ice#local
Car crashes into Portland athletic club; investigators probe possible explosive device
local24 days ago

Car crashes into Portland athletic club; investigators probe possible explosive device

A vehicle crashed into the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland early Saturday, killing one person inside the car. Firefighters found what police described as evidence of an explosive device; the Explosive Disposal Unit responded and nearby streets were blocked off as the investigation continues. Police say there’s no known link to a prior crash near the club, but details are still developing.

via KGW|
#explosive-device#local#multnomah-athletic-club
Deadly Crash and Fire at Portland Club Sparks Explosive Device Probe
public-safety24 days ago

Deadly Crash and Fire at Portland Club Sparks Explosive Device Probe

A vehicle crashed into the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland's Goose Hollow neighborhood, igniting a fire and leaving one person dead. Portland Police Bureau's Explosive Disposal Unit is assisting after evidence of an explosive device was found in the vehicle. SW 18th and SW 20th Avenues are closed during the investigation; tips welcome as more information becomes available.

via City of Portland, Oregon (.gov)|
#crash#explosive-disposal-unit#goose-hollow