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The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) released the city’s 2023 bicycle count data this week, revealing an uptick in bike ridership compared to the year prior. But among local bike advocates, the verdict is still out about how to interpret the new numbers. The initial findings from the 2023 report showed a nearly 5 percent increase in bike ridership numbers across Portland compared to last year. Counters tallied an average of 22,397 riders citywide— up...

One year ago, city leaders and Portland Police Bureau (PPB) officials had cause for celebration: After six years of working to meet the law enforcement reforms mandated in a settlement agreement with the US Department of Justice (DOJ), the city had received notice from the feds that it had finally met all 190 of the agreement’s requirements. The detailed 2014 agreement came after a DOJ investigation found that PPB officers were using excessive force against...

Congressional leaders announced an agreement has been reached on a “framework” that could lead to an omnibus spending bill for the rest of fiscal year 2022.

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May 24 2021 Two new staffers also joined the Portland mayor's office in top positions so far this year. Mayor Ted Wheeler's staff is changing again. Communication Director Jim Middaugh left two weeks ago to become executive director of the Multnomah County Drainage District. Its mission is to reduce flood risk by maintaining the county's levee system, manage drainage, and respond to emergencies. Before joining Wheeler's staff, Middaugh had been Metro's communication director and had worked at City Hall for former Commissioner Erik Sten. And Deputy Chief of Staff Sonia Schmanski is leavi...