Portland News
As fentanyl use increases around Central Library, Portland agencies scramble for solutions
The spike in fentanyl use around Multnomah County’s Central Library has drawn the attention of Portland police, and forced the library to adapt its security policies.
Portland Bahá’í community gathers to celebrate Ridvan, their holiest festival
The Bahá'í community is a small, but present force in the community surrounding its recently renovated Portland Bahá'í Center.
Multnomah County voters will weigh property tax increase to fix aging flood protection system
Proponents say approval of the $150 million bond measure would also unlock an additional $100 million in federal funding for the project, which spans a 27-mile stretch of the Columbia River.
Readers respond: Vega Pederson’s incomprehensible inaction
Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.
Ex-cop accused of killing 2 women and kidnapping son dead of self-inflicted gunshot wound in Oregon; boy is safe
Police had issued an Amber Alert on Monday night and said they were searching for Elias Huizar, who they said was believed to be heading to Mexico with his young son after killing his ex-wife and another woman in West Richland, Washington.
This specialty food store’s new Portland home? A century-old former green grocer
The building, which dates to 1909, was originally home to Jos. T. Harris Grocery, a general store.
Portland police arrest suspect in December shooting that killed 1
Donald L. Burgett II, 48, faces charges of second-degree murder in the shooting of 41-year-old Michael McFadden.
Could a multi-use arts complex at Portland State replace Keller Auditorium?
In 10 years, where will Portlanders go to watch Lin-Manuel Miranda’s latest musical?
Readers respond: Trump crossed the line
Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.
‘Harder, tighter’ budget season ahead for schools
Portland Public Schools is likely to have about 210 fewer employees, about 100 of whom work directly with students, if the school board approves the budget plan Interim Superintendent Sandy Husk outlined Monday.
Gunman shot by Portland police was high on meth, sent ‘weird’ messages to friend hours earlier
Matthew Lee Holland, 31, died Jan. 14 when an officer fired two shots through a window of Holland’s apartment. Holland had been firing an AR-15 rifle.
Man shot to death in SE Portland identified; police believe it was a random killing
Marc-Leon Telean, 30, was shot in the middle of the afternoon near Southeast 84th Avenue and Powell Boulevard.
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