Kitzhaber, Richardson agree to Portland debate
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's gubernatorial candidates have finalized plans for a debate in Portland. Both campaigns said Tuesday that Democratic Gov. John Kitzhaber and Republican state Rep. Dennis Richardson will square off Oct. 14. The debate is ...
Ex-Portland coach arrested in NYC on sex charges
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN 6) — A 34-year-old former Portland coach was arrested in New York City Tuesday for alleged sex crimes. Benjamin Mendoza worked at an “aerial arts school” in Portland, but now lives in New York, authorities said. He taught or had ...
Public forum will be held Sept. 29 to showcase finalists for Portland compliance officer job
The three finalists for Portland's job of compliance officer, the person tasked with monitoring how the city is adhering to a negotiated settlement with federal justice officials on police reforms, will appear at a public forum on Sept. 29. Each of the ...
Three candidates on city ballot to replace departing South Portland mayor
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Three candidates are on the city ballot in November for the City Council District 5 seat being vacated by Mayor Jerry Jalbert. Incumbents in City Council District 1 and on the school board also will face contests, while in Cape ...
Portland Timbers lament "little mistakes," but insist the stats tell a positive story
BEAVERTON, Ore. – Following a 2-2 draw on June 11 against FC Dallas, in which the Portland Timbers gave up two first-half goals before setting a then-club record with 30 shots to rescue the point, head coach Caleb Porter said his team’s defensive woes ...