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Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler has unveiled a revised camping ban ordinance, seeking to address legal challenges and the ongoing homelessness crisis. The new ordinance includes provisions for $100 fines or jail time for homeless individuals refusing shelter offers, but only if available shelter space is provided. Wheeler’s plan faces competition from Commissioner Rene Gonzalez’s proposal, which would concentrate policymaking power under the mayor. Both ordinances will be discussed by the city council on Wednesday, amidst concerns about chronic shelter shortages and the potential impact of a Supreme Court ruling on camping bans.

A horrifying incident was captured on a doorbell camera in Portland, Oregon, where a bearded man allegedly attempted to kidnap a woman. The woman was seen ringing the doorbell of a stranger’s home, shouting ‘Please help me!’ as the man pursued her. The suspect dragged her to a white pickup truck and bundled her inside, fleeing the scene. Police arrested the suspect, who knew the victim, and charged him with kidnapping.

On a freezing January night, Matthew Holland, a 31-year-old energy trader fueled by methamphetamine, embarked on a violent rampage within the Portland Astoria apartment complex. For hours, he tore through the walls, terrorizing neighbors while the police struggled to evacuate residents.

The Portland City Council has approved the return of the popular ‘Sundays on the Boulevard’ events on Baxter Boulevard. Every Sunday from May 5th to September 29th, the boulevard will be closed to traffic from Vannah Avenue to Catafalque Drive from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can enjoy food vendors and local artists during this time.

The first Chick-fil-A within Portland city limits is set to open in a former strip club, The Venue Gentleman’s Club. The fast food franchise has obtained permits to convert the building, which has a history of violent incidents, into a fried-chicken sandwich restaurant. The city has approved plans to alter the building’s exterior and add landscaping to the parking lot. The location will not have a drive-thru. The Venue was the site of a fatal shooting in April, and the alleged perpetrator has been arrested.

Portland, once renowned as a pioneer in bike-friendly infrastructure and public transit, has recently faced scrutiny regarding its current standing as a model city. This article explores the city’s ongoing efforts to maintain its status amidst evolving transportation trends.