Episodes

  • Portland News Today — May 18, 2026

    Portland News Today — May 18, 2026
    May 18 2026
    Portland police released bodycam footage of a suspect striking an officer with a rock, sparking debates on public safety and police accountability. A new poll shows mixed voter opinions on homelessness funding, while a historic plaque at Darcelle XV Showplace was vandalized with hate speech.
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    1 min
  • Portland News Today — May 17, 2026

    Portland News Today — May 17, 2026
    May 17 2026
    Portland residents face rising gas prices as families in Mount Angel and Milwaukie adapt with motorcycles and daily stroller runs to the post office. Downtown Portland’s future remains divided amid political and demographic splits, while Hillsboro residents push back against data centers and Portland State University announces staff layoffs and program cuts.
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    2 mins
  • Portland News Today — May 16, 2026

    Portland News Today — May 16, 2026
    May 16 2026
    Portland officials are investigating a rock-throwing incident involving a police officer and a suspect still at large, while East Portland residents protest potential police funding cuts. The Oregon Ducks made a dramatic comeback at the Eugene Regional with key hits from Ayanna Shaw and a pair of home runs.
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    2 mins
  • Portland News Today — May 15, 2026

    Portland News Today — May 15, 2026
    May 15 2026
    Portland's climate fund faces a pivotal vote as residents debate redirecting $160 million to public safety and social services over mayor's arena plans. A new $2 million investment secures Oregon's only burn center at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, while a controversial masking mandate sparks legal concerns.
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    1 min
  • Portland News Today — May 14, 2026

    Portland News Today — May 14, 2026
    May 14 2026
    Portland's latest Local Wire update covers a major arson sentencing at the Elephants Delicatessen, progress in reducing overdose deaths, and new inmate training for wildfire preparedness. Voters also remain divided on Mayor Keith Wilson amid rising concerns over housing, transit, and climate resilience.
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    1 min
  • Portland News Today — May 13, 2026

    Portland News Today — May 13, 2026
    May 13 2026
    Portland residents face growing housing uncertainty as a new poll shows 41% are considering relocation within five years, driven by tax concerns and affordability issues. City councilors are also scrutinizing Portland Solutions’ partnership with Urban Alchemy over public safety and ethical concerns in development projects.
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    2 mins
  • Portland News Today — May 12, 2026

    Portland News Today — May 12, 2026
    May 12 2026
    Portland residents are grappling with the aftermath of an SUV crash into a home nursery and a federal policy change removing hunting restrictions from federal lands. City officials also announced timed permits for Multnomah Falls to reduce congestion and protect the park, while a poll shows financial stress is a top concern for local voters.
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    2 mins
  • Portland News Today — May 11, 2026

    Portland News Today — May 11, 2026
    May 11 2026
    Portland's weather is shifting with warm starts and midweek showers, prompting residents to prepare for the change. A local lawsuit highlights food allergen transparency after a woman had anaphylactic shock from a beer-battered onion ring, while city leaders face pressure over proposed budget cuts to public safety and the district attorney’s office.
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    2 mins