Portland Mayor Keith Wilson: "Our nation will never accept a federal presence where agents wield deadly force against the very people they are sworn to serve." www.portland.gov/mayor/keith-...

Just experienced the most intense tear gassing of my life by federal officers outside the ICE facility in Portland where marchers gathered. There was no fast exit as they indiscriminately threw loads of gas and flash bangs. Children were in the crowd screaming. @oregoncapitalchronicle.com

Indiscriminate force ‘pervasive’ at Portland ICE protests, says former Border Protection leader @oregonian.com www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0...

“This is the latest deadly result of an administration that uses American cities as a ‘training ground’ for ‘full force.’” www.portland.gov/mayor/keith-...

"Portland stands with you, Minnesota." www.portland.gov/mayor/keith-...

SCOOP: Amid ownership change, the Portland Trail Blazers are prepared to ask the Oregon Legislature to redirect income tax dollars for large-scale Moda Center renovation that is seen as critical step to keeping team in market. www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

This year, PBOT and Salt & Straw are teaming up to make sure you have a safe and tasty winter season. Last year, in PBOT’s inaugural snowplow naming contest, Portlanders voted to name one of our 56 snowplows Salt & Thaw, in honor of Portland staple Salt & Straw.

Portland began a new chapter this year with an overhauled city government, a new city administrator and a new mayor. That's resulted in broader representation for the city's residents, but it's created more bureaucracy, led to some hiccups and raised questions.

Breaking News: President Trump abandoned, for now, his efforts to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Portland and Los Angeles.

"Téllez was on his way to drop his kids at school in north Portland when he was pulled out of his car by federal agents. "The arrest drew dozens of neighbors into the streets to record the arrest and push back against immigration authorities... www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

Editorial: A battle won, but miles to go in taming Portland’s homelessness crisis

"I want to let you know you have a partner in this," Lee said. "You have a partner in me that is willing to collaborate with you, that is willing to help shape how we move things forward collectively." www.portland.gov/hello/news/2...

Have you heard the news? SW Fourth Ave., from SW Lincoln to W Burnside, is officially open!! Last week, @mayorkwilson.bsky.social met up with PBOT Project Manager Gabe Graff to learn more about the SW Fourth Ave. Improvement Project. Full interview on Instagram: www.instagram.com/reel/DRxeg_c...

“As the mayor of a city on the rise, I knew Portland would need an innovative city administrator with a track record of success to unlock a new chapter of safety, innovation and shared prosperity,” Wilson said. “We’ve found that and more with Raymond Lee.” www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

Raymond C. Lee brings nearly two decades of municipal leadership experience spanning Greeley, Colo., Dallas and Amarillo, Texas. The Portland City Council is expected to vote next week on the nomination to make him Portland's first long-term city administrator. www.portland.gov/mayor/keith-...

The City of Portland gets close to selecting a city administrator, inviting three finalists to compete for the job. Nearly 100 candidates applied for the position. Read the full news release: www.portland.gov/hello/news/2...

“There’s no plan. And, if there’s no plan, you don’t know the objective. Without an objective, you’re just wasting time and money—and they’re wasting time and money.”

Federal lawyers admit errors in officer deployment numbers to Portland ICE building @oregonian.com www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

"As Mayor, it is my responsibility to protect our community from the federal government's increasingly unpredictable and escalating actions that we continue to face." www.portland.gov/mayor/keith-...

'Does the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice care about the Constitution anymore?' Portland's city attorney asked in a letter to the US DOJ on Mon. @hborrud.bsky.social www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

News: Portland City Attorney Robert Taylor today sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice contending that the federal government is "failing its solemn duty" to uphold the rights of all people -- "even those with whom the administration disagrees." www.portland.gov/federal/news...

“Portland remains committed to protecting the right to protest and safeguarding our community's safety. I've said from the very beginning, the number of federal troops needed or wanted in our city is zero.” www.portland.gov/federal/news...

"Today's outcome is proof that Portlanders' commitment to peaceful expression and civic unity truly matters," said Mayor Keith Wilson. www.portland.gov/federal/news...

Oregon gov. says Trump troop deployment could cost taxpayers up to $10M www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

 “In my moments of doubt, I worry that Portland will go alone as we have in the past,” he said. “When I look around the room today, I know we are more together than we have ever been.” www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

Governor Tina Kotek and Mayor Keith Wilson both present at a protest against Trump’s plans to deploy National Guard troops to Portland. “Oregonians know this is bullshit,” Kotek says.

BREAKING NEWS: Oregon sues Trump administration over unlawful federalization of National Guard. Read more.

“This may be a show of force, but that’s all it is: it’s just a big show,” Wilson said.

The city of Portland on Wednesday announced that it is planning to file a land use violation against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Southwest Portland this week.

The City of Portland will send a land use violation notice this Thursday for the U.S. ICE facility in SW Portland – launching a process to determine whether the site’s detention practices comply with the conditions of the site’s land use approval. www.portland.gov/mayor/keith-...

"Portland’s reputation for weirdness is warranted... But there's depth to Portland beyond its quirks." www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

"Despite the rhetoric of Trump Jr. and other national figures about crime in Portland, the city has seen consistent declines in homicides and shootings year over year... Killings in Portland dropped 51% in the first half of 2025 compared to 2024." www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/0...

"Citing a desire from neighbors for more information about the new shelters, the city released data Wednesday showing that crime has not risen in the months following the opening of two overnight-only shelters the city opened earlier this year." www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

Oregonian: Portland once again goes a month without a homicide — 2nd time this year www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/0...

Good morning from Portland City Hall

Since my first day in office, I’ve been focused on making it easier to build housing so people can find a home they can afford. Portlanders need progress, and I am proud to partner with @mayorkwilson.bsky.social to support new incentives for developers.

Leadership of the Portland Trail Blazers and Portland Timbers urge City Council to preserve the level of public safety funding in Mayor Wilson’s proposed budget.

Security guard from The Gan Jewish preschool in SW Portland got into a confrontation with a man in the back lot of the adjacent Fanno Creek Medical Clinic and shot him. @PortlandPolice said there’s nothing to indicate the Jewish school was targeted. www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/0...

The proposal unveiled by Mayor Keith Wilson and Gov. Tina Kotek to waive SDC fees for housing construction for three years is a good move in this 10-year-old crisis. More of this please. Editorial peak: www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2025...

The first major proposal to come out of the Wilson-Kotek housing task force: waive Portland system development charges on housing construction over the next three years or until 5,000 new units are in the pipeline. w/ @shanedkavanaugh.bsky.social www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

How do you think the concept of a “boom loop” will be reflected in your budget? Wilson: Any program that repairs, restores and revitalizes Portland is a budget priority. Now is the time to make decisions that build momentum and unlock economic opportunity. www.portlandtribune.com/townnews/hyd...

US judge blocks Trump from withholding funds from 16 'sanctuary' cities, counties reut.rs/4cJjDGw

KGW: The operation was carried out during the month of February, resulting in 46 arrests and the seizure of 20 firearms and more than 44 pounds of fentanyl. www.kgw.com/article/news...

Senators from both parties said baseball could be key to Portland's recovery.

Oregonian: According to the new data, 14,864 people were homeless in Portland in February. That’s nearly 3,000 more than the county estimated had been homeless in January 2024, a jump county officials attribute in part to their improved data collection work.

Nine ways to celebrate Earth Day 2025 in Portland. www.portland.gov/hello/news/2...

Add Oregon to the small-but-growing list of states that will refuse to comply with the Trump administration's orders to yank DEI initiatives from public schools or risk the loss of federal funding: www.oregonlive.com/education/20...

From The Oregonian with DHM Research. While not great, impressions of downtown Portland are improving. Especially notable is the big drop in "very negative" impressions over the last year.

PBJ: OnPoint Community Credit Union is committing to downtown Portland with a lease for 17,000 square feet of office space at 707 S.W. Washington St. www.bizjournals.com/portland/new...