Over a brief 25-minute visit, two attorneys looked at tabulation machines and toured the county facility for an overview of operations.
Multnomah County Official Calls Trump’s Election Monitor Visit a Non-Event
Garrett Andrews
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The store was ineligible for the loan because owner Nancy Bass Wyden is wife of a U.S. senator.
NYC Bookstore Owned by Sen. Ron Wyden’s Wife Will Pay $1.5 Million for Improper Federal Loan
Garrett Andrews
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Research Workers United says it was ‘difficult to learn’ about $1.8 million severance package for departing top lawyer. It’s not the only notable recent exit payout.
OHSU Union Objects to C-Suite Exit Packages
Andrew Schwartz
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These great organizations serve as the backbone of the Portland-area community. Please jump in with all you’ve got.
Welcome to WW’s 2026 Give!Guide
Richard Meeker, Toni Tringolo
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In the past, companies affiliated with Sortis investment vehicles have faced multiple lawsuits from landlords, contractors and other parties alleging unpaid bills. But the new accusations by investors represent a serious escalation.
A Lawsuit Alleges Paul Brenneke and Sortis Companies Defrauded Investors and Engaged in Self-Dealing Loans
Garrett Andrews
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In other news: School district begs state for bailout.
Murmurs: Deborah Kafoury Will Leave PPS
WW Staff
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“I am proud to stand here as your next governor,” Kotek said. “We have four more years together.”
Kotek Takes Commanding Lead Over Drazan in Early Election Returns
Nigel Jaquiss, Grace Benninghoff
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The power that the Republican Party will be able to wield in the state senate and house hinges on a few swing districts.
Early Returns Show Democrats on Track to Tighten Grip on Oregon Legislature
Andrew Schwartz
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Two of the three judicial races on the ballot were contested this election cycle. These are preliminary results subject to change.
Sykes, Savage Hold Lead for Multnomah County Circuit Judge Seats
Rachel Saslow
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Preliminary results show that Councilors Steve Novick, Tiffany Koyama Lane and Angelita Morillo are all on track to retain their seats on the City Council.
District 3 City Council Incumbents Hold Early Lead In Preliminary Results
Sophie Peel
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“So nothing’s changed?” Councilor Olivia Clark asked.
All Three Portland City Council Incumbents in District 4 Poised to Secure Reelection
Sophie Peel
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Measure 26-267 was opposed by prominent establishment figures in the city including Mayor Keith Wilson.
Portlanders Rejecting Participatory Budgeting Measure in Early Returns
Garrett Andrews
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Early voting returns released on Thursday night show that Shannon Singleton has so far taken a comfortable lead in the three-way race for Multnomah County chair. www.wweek.com/news/county/...
Early Returns Show Shannon Singleton Leading Multnomah County Chair Race
Early voting returns released on Thursday night show that Shannon Singleton has so far taken a comfortable lead in the three-way race for Multnomah County chair.
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Democrats appear poised to retain five of six seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) is on track to secure a fourth term.
Merkley, Bynum Among Oregon Democrats Poised to Return to Capitol Hill
Aaron Mesh
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‘Outside,’ the Portland photographer’s new book, collects portraits of his friends still living on the streets.
Keith Z Once Played Himself Onscreen. His Own Pictures of Homelessness and Addiction Look Different.
Garrett Andrews
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Following a ’60s draft dodger, the book twists the familiar genre from the inside like a screwdriver in the gut.
Patrick deWitt’s ‘Dodge City’ Is an Alarmingly Hilarious Road Novel
Matthew Korfhage
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The band’s sold-out anniversary show was a class reunion for a certain set of Portland rock history.
Danava Always Stood Out in Portland’s Metal Scene. Twenty Years In, It Still Does.
Nathan Carson
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French auteur Claire Denis’ most iconic film screens at Cinemagic this week.
Get Your Reps In: The Barely Repressed Homoeroticism of ‘Beau Travail’
Chance Solem-Pfeifer
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Go to Live Wire’s special Book Fest edition, check out the Pancakes and Booze Art Show, and ooh and ahh at the Stimson Lumber Tree Arrival.
Get Busy: What to Do in Portland (Nov. 4–10, 2026)
Brianna Wheeler
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Also: the musical side of Portland Book Festival, and emo revival heroes Oso Oso at High Limit Room.
Shows of the Week: Syd Stops by the Roseland Theater
Daniel Bromfield
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Kentucky-based Sazerac, whose portfolio includes Pappy Van Winkle and BuzzBallz, confirmed its purchase of the storied Hood River Brewer Tuesday.
Craft Brewery Full Sail Sells to Beverage Giant Behind BuzzBallz
Christen McCurdy
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Officials seek to reverse a trend in which fewer people—including health care workers—get vaccines.
Flu Comes Early to Oregon This Year
Andrew Schwartz
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Turnout ahead of this week’s election was on track to break records for a midterm in Oregon.
Oregon Midterm Turnout on Pace to Shatter Records
Garrett Andrews
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Oregon sends hundreds of millions of dollars to for-profit online schools with poor graduation rates and little oversight.
Cashing In on Oregon School Kids
James Neff
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In blistering opinion, U.S. District Judge Mustafa T. Kasubha of Eugene found ICE routinely flouted his earlier order to turn over records, and accused one agent of outright lying.
Finding ICE ‘Not Capable’ of Working With Integrity, Oregon Judge Orders Many New Records Into Public Domain
Andrew Schwartz
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Deborah Kafoury, the chief of staff for Portland Public Schools, will resign from her position at the district early next year.
Portland Public Schools Chief of Staff Will Resign Early Next Year
Sophie Peel, Joanna Hou
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The governor said it will take the state about four years to ramp up to universal preschool.
Kotek Makes Peace With Universal Preschool
Joanna Hou
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‘Kids and teachers actually need to be in the same room to get their work done. Administrators, not so much.’
Readers Respond to School Closures and ‘Wildwood’
WW Staff
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I doubt any Greatest Generation Portlander could forget the 40-foot sign erected by the Amalgamated Sugar Co. in 1940, featuring 1,100 feet of neon tubing and 550 incandescent bulbs.
Why Is the Lower Part of the ‘G’ Missing from the White Stag Sign?
Marty Smith
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This year, kindergarten enrollment is down by more than 100 students, dropping from 2,919 to 2,807 across the district.
PPS Enrollment Dips for Another Year
Joanna Hou
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