Portland Mayor Keith Wilson talks up Rose City resurgence at State of City speech Portland Mayor Keith Wilson is delivering his second State of the City address Friday evening, 14 months into his first term in office.

Portland Mayor Wilson will release his budget proposal today. He lightly previewed some of it at a speech Friday -- get caught up here:

‘Resurgence and renewal' – Mayor Wilson sets ambitious agenda for Portland's future Wilson highlighted top priorities, including public safety, housing, homelessness, and clean streets in his State of the City address. He focused on the city's progress, hailed its resilience, signale...

"I refuse to put the brakes on our recovery," Wilson said.

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Portland mayor’s Sunday routine: Pick up trash, report derelict RVs, repeat Mayor Keith Wilson often skips his day off to tour Portland neighborhoods, filling his truck bed with junk and pushing city agencies to act on what he finds.

“Since taking office 16 months ago, Wilson has frequently foregone the week’s standard day of rest and instead opted to traverse Portland to assess his government’s response to some of the city’s most pressing and visible challenges.”

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Downtown Portland office vacancy rates fall for first time in 3 years - Portland Business Journal A glimmer of hope for downtown Portland's office market.

For the first time in nearly three years, vacancy rates for Portland office space are pointing down.

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This morning, we raised the Transgender Pride Flag over Portland City Hall for the first time in our city’s history in honor of #TransDayOfVisibility.

Everyone deserves to be seen, valued, and safe in our community.

March Madness in Portland will showcase city’s momentum, Mayor Keith Wilson says Local and regional leaders estimate that as many as 25,000 out-of-town college basketball fans will descend upon Portland this week as it hosts first and second round games of the NCAA men’s tournament.

Local and regional leaders estimate that as many as 25,000 out-of-town college basketball fans will descend upon Portland this week as it hosts first and second round games of the NCAA men’s tournament.

NEW: Joint Statement from the Mayors of America’s Largest Cities Regarding Department of Homeland Security Funding Negotiations

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Our New Moda Center Support revitalizing Moda Center and the Rose Quarter

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@mayorkwilson.bsky.social and @councilordunphy.bsky.social join state and county leaders in a joint statement responding to today’s introduction of Senate Bill 1501, which outlines a framework for a multi‑jurisdictional agreement to renovate “Oregon’s Arena.”

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Judge issues follow-up written order, requiring federal immigration officers to report to Innovation Law Lab attorneys every 30 days documenting any warrantless arrests made in OR, with written justification finding someone posed a risk of escape before warrant could be obtained.

Oregon Gov. Kotek, mayors call for pause on immigration enforcement • Oregon Capital Chronicle Gov. Tina Kotek and mayors of 31 cities have a message for the federal government: Stop all immigration enforcement in Oregon until recent violent incidents in Minneapolis, Portland and elsewhere are…

Gov. Tina Kotek and mayors of 31 cities have a message for the federal government: Stop all immigration enforcement in Oregon until recent violent incidents in Minneapolis, Portland and elsewhere are fully investigated.

Portland Mayor: Hold the Course To Stop ICE | Opinion

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

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.

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.

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Portland projects get a boost from federal funding, thanks to Oregon Senators and Representatives Portland's Congressional delegation fought for $6.7 million in federal funding to support six key projects focused on affordable housing, environmental protection, traffic safety, economic development...

“Getting federal funding for these projects is a major accomplishment," Wilson said. "Portland owes our Congressional delegation a debt of gratitude."

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Judge orders federal agents to curb use of force and tear gas at ICE facility A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting federal agents from using certain types of force against protesters outside the ICE facility unless they pose "imminent threat of physi...

"Today's ruling confirms what we've said from the beginning. Federal agents have used unconscionable levels of force against a community exercising their constitutional right to free expression," Wilson said.

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Judge restricts federal officers’ use of force at Portland ICE protests The temporary order lasts 14 days. A hearing is set for March to extend the order.

Judge restricts federal officers’ use of force at Portland ICE protests

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City of Portland announces Gerald Skelton Jr. as the new tribal government relations manager The main priority for the position will be to focus on government-to-government relationships with the nine federally recognized Native nations in Oregon.

Following a nearly 16-month vacancy, the tribal relations department at the City of Portland has been filled. The main priority for the position will be to focus on government-to-government relationships with the nine federally recognized Native nations in Oregon.

Multnomah County faces an $87 million drop in homeless services funding Jobs could be cut, shelters could lose funding, and rent assistance could shrink as the county faces major homeless services budget reductions.

TL;DR Cuts to the coutny's homesless services programs are coming. www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

Portland Mayor Statement on Federal Use of Chemical Munitions at Peaceful Protest Portland Mayor Keith Wilson: "Our nation will never accept a federal presence where agents wield deadly force against the very people they are sworn to serve."

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson: "Our nation will never accept a federal presence where agents wield deadly force against the very people they are sworn to serve."

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Just experienced the most intense tear gassing of my life by federal officers outside the ICE facility in Portland where marchers gathered. There was no fast exit as they indiscriminately threw loads of gas and flash bangs. Children were in the crowd screaming. @oregoncapitalchronicle.com

Indiscriminate force ‘pervasive’ at Portland ICE protests, says former Border Protection leader Federal officers have failed to provide sufficient warnings as required before using force and have used force disproportionate to the danger faced, said Gil Kerlikowske.

Indiscriminate force ‘pervasive’ at Portland ICE protests, says former Border Protection leader

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Portland Mayor and Council President Respond to Minneapolis Fatality Involving Federal Agents

“This is the latest deadly result of an administration that uses American cities as a ‘training ground’ for ‘full force.’”

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Portland Mayor: “Portland Stands with Minnesota” After Deadly ICE Shooting

"Portland stands with you, Minnesota."

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Trail Blazers gear up for legislative ask that would ‘guarantee’ team’s future in Portland | Bill Oram Following the trail blazed by the Portland Diamond Project, the NBA franchise plans to ask for a similar 'jock tax' to fund arena renovations.

SCOOP: Amid ownership change, the Portland Trail Blazers are prepared to ask the Oregon Legislature to redirect income tax dollars for large-scale Moda Center renovation that is seen as critical step to keeping team in market. www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

This year, PBOT and Salt & Straw are teaming up to make sure you have a safe and tasty winter season.

Last year, in PBOT’s inaugural snowplow naming contest, Portlanders voted to name one of our 56 snowplows Salt & Thaw, in honor of Portland staple Salt & Straw.

Can Portland’s new government weather the sophomore slump? Here are the biggest takeaways from the first year under a new era in Portland City Hall.

Portland began a new chapter this year with an overhauled city government, a new city administrator and a new mayor. That's resulted in broader representation for the city's residents, but it's created more bureaucracy, led to some hiccups and raised questions.

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Breaking News: President Trump abandoned, for now, his efforts to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Portland and Los Angeles.

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.

"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...

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Editorial: A battle won, but miles to go in taming Portland’s homelessness crisis Mayor Keith Wilson largely met his goal of adding 1,500 overnight shelter beds by Dec. 1 as part of his strategy to address homelessness, the editorial board writes. While there’s plenty of work ahead, the accomplishment marks a win for Wilson and for Portland.

Editorial: A battle won, but miles to go in taming Portland’s homelessness crisis

Unanimous: City Council Confirms Lee as Portland’s Next City Administrator City Council votes to confirm Raymond C. Lee III as Portland’s first long-term city administrator. Lee brings nearly two decades of leadership experience spanning Greeley, Colo., Dallas and Amarillo, ...

"I want to let you know you have a partner in this," Lee said. "You have a partner in me that is willing to collaborate with you, that is willing to help shape how we move things forward collectively."

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