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Portland City Council passes ban on public drug use, with one big caveat

The new ordinance will only take effect if Oregon law changes. Current state statues prohibit local governments from criminalizing public substance use. PORTLAND, Ore....

A majority of Oregonians want to see Measure 110 tossed aside, poll finds

A survey by Emerson College Polling found 56% of voters want the drug decriminalization and treatment measure repealed completely. PORTLAND, Ore. — In November...

Here's what Gov. Kotek's Portland Central City Task Force is looking to solve

While media isn't being allowed inside these meetings, the governor's office provided the data on what challenges the group hopes to address. PORTLAND, Ore....

Audit: Late payments, poor communication plague service providers' interactions with Multnomah County homeless agency

The report detailed a winding and futile process that auditors went through in an attempt to find out how many people have been successfully placed...

Could an Oregon court case on homeless camp bans go to the US Supreme Court?

A ruling against the city of Grants Pass has joined the pantheon of cases restricting how cities can enforce camping ordinances, but the city wants...

Oregon Senate Republicans plan to run again in spite of walkout penalties passed by voters

Voter-approved Measure 113 was supposed to bar lawmakers from holding the same office again after 10 unexcused absences. Republicans appear poised to test that. ...

Lawyer in Portland ADA suit urges city to dissolve homelessness partnership with Multnomah County

Attorney John DiLorenzo said the county's now-halted plan to distribute fentanyl smoking supplies posed "clear and present dangers" to people with disabilities. PORTLAND, Ore....

Oregon's Sen. Ron Wyden interviewed live on The Story

Sen. Wyden stopped by to talk with Pat Dooris in a rapid-fire interview covering a range of topics impacting Oregonians. PORTLAND, Ore. — U.S....

'No longer necessary': Portland mayor nixes proposal to ban public drug use

Mayor Ted Wheeler said a ban on open drug use is not needed because of a newly passed bill that adds criminal penalties for fentanyl...

Details of ban on public drug use released by Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler's office

The mayor plans to introduce his ordinance at a Portland City Council meeting next Wednesday. PORTLAND, Ore. — Mayor Ted Wheeler's office on Wednesday...

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