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Published
February 5, 2021

Portland hires firm to investigate police response to anti-racism protest

The city allocated $40,000 to pay for the investigation into the response to a large demonstration in June sparked by the death of George Floyd.
Published
February 4, 2021

Portland provides hazard pay at city nursing home during outbreak

City officials say the increased pay at the Barron Center is covered by Medicaid and unrelated to a hazard pay requirement in Portland's new minimum wage ordinance.
Published
February 3, 2021

Both sides to appeal ruling on Portland’s hazard wage

The Portland Regional Chamber is appealing part of Monday's ruling that said voters had the legal authority to set a higher emergency wage scale.
Published
February 3, 2021

Portland Schools’ response to harassment, bias allegations is strong, experts say

The use of a third-party arbiter to address student complaints and giving students more voice in the culture and climate at their schools are two vital components of the district's plan, they say.
Published
February 3, 2021

Nomination papers available for charter commission seats