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The Portland City Council will hold a hearing on the land use decision LU 25-063650 MLDS on October 8, 2025. This decision involves considerations related to the Americans with Disabilities Act and land use appeals by the Maniac Latin Disciples.
Healthcare workers at Kaiser Permanente in Oregon and Southwest Washington plan to strike for five days starting next Tuesday if a contract agreement is not reached. Union members, representing around 4,000 employees, seek a 12% wage increase in the first year, while Kaiser offers 6.5%. The dispute highlights ongoing concerns about wages, cost of living, and patient care quality.
Roads near the ICE facility in South Waterfront will reopen this evening after temporary closures for a visit by U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. A newly opened two-way stretch of South Bond Avenue enhances access for residents and businesses, receiving positive public feedback.
Alder 9, the latest Portland Housing Bond project, opened in the Buckman neighborhood, adding 159 affordable homes. The development includes 53 units for households earning less than 30% of the Area Median Income and offers supportive services for families and seniors.
The Portland City Council unanimously approved a resolution to develop a Storefront Support Program aimed at enhancing local small businesses. The initiative, introduced by Councilor Dan Ryan, will create coordinated city services and data systems to address challenges faced by storefronts.
Portland's city attorney accused federal police of brutality against protesters and violating constitutional rights. The allegations arise amid a federal investigation into the Portland Police Bureau's handling of protests, particularly concerning discrimination against conservative counter-protesters. City Attorney Robert Taylor's letter to the DOJ claims federal agents show favoritism towards conservative influencers while using excessive force on peaceful demonstrators.
Portland City Attorney Robert Taylor criticized the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly using excessive force against peaceful protesters and favoring supporters of its policies. In a letter, Taylor argued that the federal government is violating constitutional rights and politically weaponizing a legal agreement with the city.
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson condemned the Texas National Guard's planned deployment to Oregon, asserting that federal troops will not enhance community safety. He emphasized that local police are adequately focused on protecting the right to peaceful protest.
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration cannot deploy National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, from California or elsewhere. U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut cited evidence of peaceful protests in Portland leading up to the President's directive. Oregon officials argued against military intervention, emphasizing local police capabilities.
A federal judge issued a restraining order preventing the deployment of National Guard troops to Oregon after the Trump administration announced plans to send them to assist at an ICE facility amid protests. The ruling highlighted the president's lack of constitutional authority to activate state National Guards against their will. Oregon's Governor vowed to continue fighting against the federal government's military actions.