Dr. Ting Lu will become Portland's first public utilities director Jan. 2, overseeing both the Water Bureau and Bureau of ...

The scene outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement compound south of downtown Portland early Monday evening was characteristically mellow. What’s ahead in legal wrangling over a potential ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Several Portland business owners are speaking out against the deployment of federal troops to the city, citing concerns that their presence could affect business operations.

The federal government shutdown continues without an end in sight. On Nov. 1, tens of millions of people in the U.S. are at risk of losing federal food and nutrition benefits as a result. This ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Local food pantries are still navigating the surge in demand while SNAP benefits are paused amid the ongoing government shutdown. The staff at Neighborhood House in Southwest ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — A 'No Kings' protest is set to take place nationwide on Saturday, and several local cities – including Portland – will take part. A recent “No Kings” rally in June, also organized by ...

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