This morning, we raised the Transgender Pride Flag over Portland City Hall for the first time in our city’s history in honor of #TransDayOfVisibility. Everyone deserves to be seen, valued, and safe in our community.

Local and regional leaders estimate that as many as 25,000 out-of-town college basketball fans will descend upon Portland this week as it hosts first and second round games of the NCAA men’s tournament.

NEW: Joint Statement from the Mayors of America’s Largest Cities Regarding Department of Homeland Security Funding Negotiations Read the full statement here: www.chicago.gov/city/en/dept...

@mayorkwilson.bsky.social and @councilordunphy.bsky.social join state and county leaders in a joint statement responding to today’s introduction of Senate Bill 1501, which outlines a framework for a multi‑jurisdictional agreement to renovate “Oregon’s Arena.” www.portland.gov/mayor/keith-...

Judge issues follow-up written order, requiring federal immigration officers to report to Innovation Law Lab attorneys every 30 days documenting any warrantless arrests made in OR, with written justification finding someone posed a risk of escape before warrant could be obtained.

Gov. Tina Kotek and mayors of 31 cities have a message for the federal government: Stop all immigration enforcement in Oregon until recent violent incidents in Minneapolis, Portland and elsewhere are fully investigated.

We see ourselves in pictures and videos of choking families, just as we see ourselves in images of Renée Good and Alex Pretti.

I'd like to share my editorial for Newsweek that published this morning. I ask mayors across this great nation to continue standing strong and standing together, peacefully, in the face of federal bully tactics against our communities. www.newsweek.com/portland-may...

“Getting federal funding for these projects is a major accomplishment," Wilson said. "Portland owes our Congressional delegation a debt of gratitude." www.portland.gov/mayor/keith-...

"Today's ruling confirms what we've said from the beginning. Federal agents have used unconscionable levels of force against a community exercising their constitutional right to free expression," Wilson said. www.portland.gov/mayor/keith-...

Judge restricts federal officers’ use of force at Portland ICE protests @oregonian.com www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0...

Following a nearly 16-month vacancy, the tribal relations department at the City of Portland has been filled. The main priority for the position will be to focus on government-to-government relationships with the nine federally recognized Native nations in Oregon.

TL;DR Cuts to the coutny's homesless services programs are coming. www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

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.