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After Years of Criticism Portland 911 Has Slashed Answer Times by 80%
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland's 911 center's average answering time dropped 80% since the summer of 2022, after the agency implemented several interventions, including reducing the number of calls.
Portland's 911 Now Answers In 15…
Baby Born Midair on Delta Flight Moments Before Landing in Portland, Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. — Half an hour from Portland, and in mid-air, a 5lb 8oz little girl entered the world on Delta Airlines Flight 478 from Atlanta.
Named Brielle, the baby made her appearance on Friday night with the help of the in-flight…
Portland Police Response Times Stretch to 27 Minutes as Staffing Crisis Worsens, Report Says
PORTLAND, Ore. — A recent report from a nonprofit organization has highlighted the devastating effects of Portland’s police shortage, which has turned the bureau into an emergency-only operation, leaving far less capacity for proactive…
Multnomah County Proposes $3.9 Billion Budget With Cuts to Homeless Services
MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. — A $3.9 billion budget, representing a $93.2 million overall budget decrease from the previous year, was put to the Multnomah County Commissioners yesterday, but cuts to homeless initiatives have raised concerns.…
Road Rage Suspect Who Shot at Passing Motorist Arrested by Portland Police
PORTLAND, Ore. — A road rage incident involving a shooting has led to the arrest of a suspect by the Portland Police Bureau (PPB).
The incident occurred at 6 p.m. on Sunday, February 8, at the intersection of North Denver Avenue and…
18-Year-Old Arrested for 2024 Fatal Shooting of Portland Uber Driver
PORTLAND, Ore. — An 18-year-old was arrested and charged with murder, attempted murder, and several other charges in connection with the 2024 killing of Uber driver Joshua Kelvin, 42, who was shot and killed while sitting in his car in SE…
17-Year-Old Sole Survivor Identified After Easter Crash Into Portland’s Willamette River
PORTLAND, Ore. — A 17-year-old is the sole survivor of an accident that occurred during the early hours of Easter Monday when a vehicle, traveling at high speed, crashed into the Willamette River in Portland.
Sole survivor DJ Buckner was…
Man Sentenced After Firing Gun Outside Portland’s Moda Center While Naked and High on Meth
PORTLAND, Ore. — Naked and high on meth when firing a handgun outside the Moda Center during a Trail Blazers game in Portland has led to a six-month jail sentence for Robert D. Hatley.
Judge Adele Ridenour handed down the sentence after…
Portland Expands Business Tax Relief to 10,000 More Small Companies
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland City Council unanimously approved a measure that increases the number of companies eligible for an exemption from the city's business license tax (“BLT”).
Portland’s business license tax- a 2.6% levy on net…
Portland Committee Approves $56 Million for Social Housing, Rent Aid and Eviction Defense
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland’s Housing and Permitting Committee this week approved a $56 million funding package to prioritize a new housing development, rent assistance, and legal aid for tenants facing eviction.
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