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Elections ·
Shannon Singleton leads Multnomah County chair race
Shannon Singleton led the county chair race with 57% in preliminary results, with 86.5% of ballots counted Thursday. Julia Brim-Edwards conceded.
Health ·
Multnomah County approves ambulance plan with longer response goal
Multnomah County commissioners approved a new ambulance plan 3-2 Thursday. The life-threatening response goal rises to 15 minutes in Fairview, Troutdale and Wood Village.
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DevelopingCity Hall ·
City of Portland continues labor talks; strike possible Nov. 9
According to the city, mediation with CPPW continued Nov. 4 and a strike could begin Nov. 9. Final offers went to Oregon's Employment Relations Board, starting a 30-day cooling-off period.
Schools ·
Kotek urges Portland Public Schools to cut costs before closures
Governor Tina Kotek urged Portland Public Schools to detail cost cuts and student benefits before any school closures. She rejected using one-time state reserves.
Read at KATU 2 (ABC)
Transit & Streets ·
Parents hold protest as Portland Public Schools weighs school closures
Hundreds of parents rallied outside Benson High as Portland Public Schools considers closing up to 14 schools amid declining enrollment and a $65M shortfall.
Read at KATU 2 (ABC)
Health ·
Oregon and three states sue over Medicaid work requirements
Oregon and three other states sued the Trump administration over its plan to implement Medicaid work requirements. Implementation under the 2025 federal law begins in 2027.
Schools ·
PPS board chair responds to pushback on proposed rightsizing plan
Parents and teachers have raised concerns about Portland Public Schools' proposed 'rightsizing' plan, FOX 12 reported after speaking with the board chair.
Read at KPTV FOX 12
Schools ·
Dual language parents voice concerns about PPS consolidation plan
Parents in PPS' Dual Language Immersion program said they have no say in the district's consolidation proposal and fear dividing children by language.
Read at KPTV FOX 12
Around Town ·
Incumbents continue to lead in Portland City Council District 4 race
Nearly three dozen candidates are vying for six seats on the council representing Portland’s districts 3 and 4.
DevelopingTransit & Streets ·
Person hit by MAX train in Southeast Portland
Portland Fire & Rescue said a person was hospitalized with potentially life-threatening injuries after being hit by a MAX train near SE 8th and Division on Thursday.
Public Safety ·
Multnomah County officials warn of jury duty scam
Multnomah County officials warned of a jury duty scam after a 79-year-old Gresham man lost over $40,000 to a caller posing as a sheriff's office lieutenant.
Read at KOIN 6 (CBS)
Politics
Elections ·
Multnomah County Official Calls Trump’s Election Monitor Visit a Nonevent
Over a brief 25-minute visit, two attorneys looked at tabulation machines and toured the county facility for an overview of operations.
Read at Willamette Week
City Hall ·
City to charge committee $492,000 a year for staff support
The city will charge a parking advice committee $492,000 a year for staff support, according to the Northwest Examiner.
Read at Northwest Examiner
Safety
Public Safety ·
Portland council discusses restricting police chemical munitions use
Portland City Council continued discussing a possible restriction on Portland Police Bureau use of chemical munitions, a topic prominent during 2020 racial equity demonstrations.
Read at KATU 2 (ABC)
Public Safety ·
Sykes, Savage Win Multnomah County Circuit Judge Seats
Two of the three judicial races on the ballot were contested this election cycle.
Read at Willamette Week
Public Safety ·
Man charged in TriMet attacks faces new charges
Prosecutors alleged in new court filings that a man charged in several attacks on TriMet passengers earlier this summer faces additional charges.
Read at KATU 2 (ABC)
Public Safety ·
Oregon man charged after alleged material found on phone at PDX
Federal prosecutors said Alec Joseph Adams, of Oregon, was charged after agents allegedly found child sexual abuse material on his phone at Portland airport.
DevelopingPublic Safety ·
A Lawsuit Alleges Paul Brenneke and Sortis Companies Defrauded Investors and Engaged in Self-Dealing Loans
In the past, companies affiliated with Sortis investment vehicles have faced multiple lawsuits from landlords, contractors and other parties alleging unpaid bills.
Read at Willamette Week
Public Safety ·
Medical examiner seeks help identifying man found in Fairview
The Multnomah County Medical Examiner's Office is asking the public for help identifying a man found dead in Fairview on March 19, 2024.
Transit
Transit & Streets ·
PBOT starts Leaf Day street sweeps Monday
Portland Bureau of Transportation crews will sweep the city for leaves starting Monday, as part of its Leaf Day service.
Read at KOIN 6 (CBS)
Business
Business & Economy ·
Old Pal restaurant in Sunnyside closes, Willamette Week reports
Willamette Week reports that the Old Pal bistro on Southeast Morrison Street is closing. The restaurant had been there since 2022.
Read at Willamette Week
Business & Economy ·
Magazine shop Chess Club moves to bigger downtown space
Chess Club, a magazine shop that opened in 2024, is moving downtown into a larger space, Willamette Week reported.
Read at Willamette Week
City Life
Schools ·
PPS says state pension costs are driving a looming wave of school cuts
Portland Public Schools says it will need to eliminate up to 450 positions next year in order to respond to a projected $65 million budget gap.
Read at The Oregonian/OregonLive
Weather & Environment ·
Judge denies fossil fuel firms' bid to dismiss county climate suit
A Multnomah County Circuit Court judge denied fossil fuel companies' motion to dismiss the county's climate accountability lawsuit, which is listed at nearly $52 billion.
Read at OPB
DevelopingSchools ·
PPS superintendent used Signal app for district business
Screenshots reviewed by Willamette Week show district leaders, including Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong, used the encrypted app Signal for nearly a year.
Read at Willamette Week
Around Town ·
Kotek lists data center rules, universal preschool as priorities
Governor Tina Kotek said after winning reelection Tuesday that she wants Oregon Legislature action on data center rules and universal preschool in early 2027.
Read at Portland Tribune
Weather & Environment ·
Oregon Zoo acquires 3.4-acre former Children's Museum property
The Oregon Zoo announced Thursday that it officially acquired a 3.4-acre property that formerly housed the Portland Children's Museum.
Read at Portland Tribune
Health ·
Multnomah County issues comic-style rodent advisory
The Multnomah County Health Department issued a comic-style advisory about the likelihood of rodents in bathrooms. The Oregonian reported it drew public concern.
Read at The Oregonian/OregonLive
From Public Agencies
Announcements published by government agencies themselves.
- Passionate about urban design and architecture? Join the Design Commission.
- From Councilor Ryan's desk: November 6, 2026
- Get involved in Portland’s police accountability: A variety of volunteer opportunities are available
- Cully Public Works: Construction is moving along ahead of original schedule
- Portland Fire & Rescue Accelerates Training While Maintaining a Tradition of Excellence
- Mayor proclaims Native American Heritage Month 2026
From Advocacy Outlets
Stories covered only by outlets with a stated point of view, from across the spectrum. Shown as they were headlined.
- Spin Cycle: Totally Wired for Fall
- The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: Nov 6–8, 2026
- Sour Widows Conjure Magic on Their Sophomore Album, Sigil
- Good Morning News: Local Candidates Concede Races, City Employees Set to Strike, and… Toilet Rats?
- The World is Just Full of Irony
- Walking
- The Freight
- If I Die In My Work Uniform…