Portland City Council Unites to Enshrine Sanctuary City Status in City Code, Bolstering Immigrant Protections
The Portland City Council has codified its Sanctuary City status, setting rules against using city resources for federal immigration enforcement, with training for officials, as shared on their social media.
Portland's City Officials Propose New Terms to AFSCME Amid Potentially Imminent Strike by IPR Workers
Portland's mediation with AFSCME local 189 continues as the union, representing 11 IPR workers, may declare a strike. The City offers a transition plan for them to a new police accountability office.
Multnomah County Health Deputy Director Valdez Bravo Honored as Health Equity Champion at OPHA 2025 Conference
Valdez Bravo, Multnomah County Health Department’s Deputy Director, was honored with the Health Equity Champion Award at the Oregon Public Health Association’s 2025 Conference for his dedication to health equity.
Forest Grove Community and SAR Teams Unite in Search for Missing 78-Year-Old Thomas Weightman
The Forest Grove community is searching for Thomas Weightman, 78, who's been missing since October 14. He is described as having gray hair, a beard, and was last seen wearing a red flannel shirt.












