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In footage shared widely on social media last week, federal immigration agents were seen breaking into a home Portland, Oregon — but the person they were looking for doesn't live there.
Oregon lawmakers sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem asking to withdraw federal agents deployed to Portland’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility.
Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with Representatives Suzanne Bonamici and Maxine Dexter have written a letter to DHS Secretary Noem.
Travel Portland insists President Trump is wrong about crime and unrest in its city, asserting Portland is safe and protests are small. It encourages tourism with an updated safety page.
The letter claimed the Port of Portland received more than 40 complaints related to the noise on Sept. 27 and Sept. 28.
The renovation of St. Mary’s, including a seismic upgrade of the north building, is in phase 1 of 2. Some spaces will see change of occupancy. The interiors will be gutted, and new finishes, new MEP systems and a new fire suppression system (separate permits) will be installed. The scheduled completion date is July 30, 2026.
Northeast Emergency Food Program manager Jon Makler says the pantry saw a 25% drop in households served in early 2025, partly due to clients’ fears of ICE.
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - After 10 years, there’s still no lead in the shooting death of a 23-year-old man in downtown Portland. The victim’s mother is still holding out hope the person who pulled the trigger will be found. On Oct. 18, 2015, Portland Police responded to a report of a shooting at SW 3rd Ave and Burnside.