Evan Watson - Page 3

37 Posts
0 Comments

'We could fix this': Multnomah County's 2-paramedic requirement and the clash over 911 solutions

Multnomah County and EMS provider AMR disagree over how to solve the county's lagging 911 response times. Are speed and medical care at odds? What's...

'It was preventable': Landmark case on liability for 2020 Oregon wildfires begins with opening arguments

A group of 17 plaintiffs is seeking $1.6 billion in a class action lawsuit against Pacific Power, arguing the utility company is responsible for devastating...

Portland police would need to wait to watch body cam footage in deadly force incidents under new deal

The city and union had been stuck on whether officers could review incident footage before writing reports. Portland is the largest U.S. city without body...

Oregon Democrats propose constitutional amendment to ensure abortion rights, gender-affirming care and same-sex marriage

Despite Oregon's already-strong protections in these areas, supporters say the proposal is a response to the reversal of Roe v. Wade and legislation in other...

Thousands of Oregon state workers still having paycheck issues months after state payroll transition

The payroll problems have sparked lawsuits and complaints from frustrated workers. "We rely on our paychecks just like everyone else," said one state worker. ...

Portland woman's stolen SUV involved in head-on, I-405 crash that injured 4

Laura Lacayo Gilman said she has had four vehicles stolen from outside her home over the last two years. PORTLAND, Ore. — A North...

A costly decision: Clackamas County will lose out on $8M after abandoning transitional housing project

The county must return $8 million it received in grant funds for "Project Turnkey", plus pay the $150,000 it had promised for a down payment...

Oregon lawmakers discuss new gun control bill as Measure 114 remains in legal limbo

Senate Bill 348 would enact a gun permitting system and raise the minimum age to purchase a gun as Measure 114 faces multiple legal challenges....

Students protest after Canby School District removes 35 books from school libraries

Sources tell KGW a school board member filed to remove the books from schools and the district decided to pull the books instead of waiting...

Bicycle ridership in Portland has dropped off significantly over the past 6 years, PBOT says

Portland may not be living up to its 'Biketown' name, as fewer people are riding bikes despite the city's ongoing efforts to encourage cycling. ...

Latest articles