Congratulations Portland, we did. We just secured the title for Largest Electric Bicycle Ride and Party. With an official count 1060 people on e-bikes (plus more on pedal bikes or riding on an e-bike) we broke Seattle’s record of 405 e-bikes and made Portland history together.

Life is, indeed, good here—and getting better every day. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/25/r...

Portland, Ore.: Weird, but Life Is Good

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I'd like to share my editorial for Newsweek that published this morning. I ask mayors across this great nation to continue standing strong and standing together, peacefully, in the face of federal bully tactics against our communities. www.newsweek.com/portland-may...

Portland Mayor: Hold the Course To Stop ICE | Opinion

We see ourselves in pictures and videos of choking union families, just as we see ourselves in images of Renée Good and Alex Pretti.

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Today, federal forces deployed heavy waves of chemical munitions impacting a peaceful daytime protest where the vast majority of those present violated no laws, made no threat, and posed no danger to federal forces.

"Téllez was on his way to drop his kids at school in north Portland when he was pulled out of his car by federal agents. "The arrest drew dozens of neighbors into the streets to record the arrest and push back against immigration authorities... www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

Portland leaders condemn use of pepper balls during immigration arrest

City leaders urged federal authorities to “immediately cease the use of chemical munitions” in Portland’s neighborhoods.

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“We’re working with folks who have fallen through all of the cracks," said a sergeant. "If there was an easy solution it would have been tried already.”

How one Portland police unit helps mentally ill people bridge ‘two nearly broken systems’

“We’re working with folks who have fallen through all of the cracks," said a sergeant. "If there was an easy solution it would have been tried already.”

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Over the last decade, Portland has faced a dramatic and deadly rise in unsheltered homelessness. This crisis is what drove me to dig deeper: to meet with community partners, to listen to those living on our streets, and to study how other cities responded.

Mayor Keith Wilson announces reaching goal of 1,500 emergency overnight shelter bed capacity

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As I have said from the beginning, the number of federal troops needed in our city is zero, and today's court ruling vindicates Portland's position while reaffirming the rule of law that protects our community.

We can’t arrest our way out of homelessness, nor should we. But for too long, we have failed to enforce our existing laws on dangerous activities that hurt the community.

Mayor Keith Wilson addresses camping ordinance going into effect Nov. 1, 2025

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Portland stands for democracy, dignity, and the right to peacefully protest. Our focus is simple and unchanging: we demand transparency, accountability, and community-led solutions, not troops on our streets.

9th Circuit rules that National Guard can deploy to Portland, but legal questions loom

The appeals court overturned the ruling of a lower court judge in Oregon, which could pave the way for President Trump to deploy the National Guard to Portland.

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An “accident chain” is a collection of small mistakes or oversights that, together, can lead to an accident, injury or death. As the former CEO of one of North America’s safest freight trucking companies, I’ve learned to see these potential chain-links everywhere. www.newsweek.com/portland-may...

Portland Mayor: ICE Facility Is a Disaster Waiting To Happen

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s visit to Portland was a taxpayer-funded whistle-stop tour to prop up a ludicrous fable of domestic terrorism.

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If you have a moment this morning, I hope you’ll read my TIME Magazine editorial about the recent events that have thrust Portland into the national spotlight. time.com/7322337/port...

Mayor Keith Wilson: Portland Doesn’t Need or Want Federal Troops

Mayor Keith Wilson argues Portland needs federal partnership for housing and social aid, not “Full Force” troops.

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