Examining the concerns around DaBella, the Portland Timbers’ new kit sponsor

by Ty Davison | Nov 17, 2023 | News & Commentary, Sports

Examining the concerns around DaBella, the Portland Timbers’ new kit sponsor – oregonlive.com: When fans of the Portland Timbers first heard of the team’s kit sponsorship deal with local home improvement contractor DaBella, many who were unfamiliar...

Kotek plans to ask Legislature for money for Portland revitalization

by Ty Davison | Oct 31, 2023 | News & Commentary

Kotek plans to ask Legislature for money for Portland revitalization – Oregon Capital Chronicle: With about six weeks until Gov. Tina Kotek’s secretive task force presents its plan to revitalize Portland at an annual gathering of business leaders, Kotek...

Downtown Portland task force co-chair balks at making workers come back to office, even as mayor calls it a priority

by Ty Davison | Aug 22, 2023 | News & Commentary

Downtown Portland task force co-chair balks at making workers come back to office, even as mayor calls it a priority – oregonlive.com: The mayor wants millions of dollars in new state funding to address homelessness, graffiti and trash pickup, 100 Oregon State...

Portland police chief to city cops: Stop telling residents DA Mike Schmidt won’t prosecute crimes

by Ty Davison | Aug 8, 2023 | News & Commentary

Portland police chief to city cops: Stop telling residents DA Mike Schmidt won’t prosecute crimes – oregonlive.com: Portland Police Chief Chuck Lovell urged all cops and non-uniformed employees working for the Portland Police Bureau to stop spreading the dubious...

Some Portland officers responded to LGBTQ+ training with racist feedback, report says

by Ty Davison | Apr 18, 2023 | News & Commentary

Some Portland officers responded to LGBTQ+ training with racist feedback, report says – oregonlive.com: All officers last year were required to complete online training called “2022 Vocabulary in the LGBTQIA2S+ /Queer Community” as the bureau adopted...