TribLIVELocal Government
A proposal to turn empty commercial space into an overnight homeless shelter in Polish Hill prompted questions Thursday about parking, transportation, security and the impact on the neighborhood during a continued Pittsburgh Zoning Board Hearing. Applicants Fay and Kevin Boland, who have a contract to purchase the property, are seeking
TribLIVELocal Government
Scott McMurtry, former chief of staff to Councilwoman Erika Strassburger, announced he will run for City Council in 2027, citing the city’s financial troubles as his motivation to serve. He will run against Councilwoman Barb Warwick, D-Greenfield, who holds the District 5 seat and has announced plans to seek reelection.
Portland MercuryLocal Government
Roughly 800 city workers are on strike after the city and an employee union failed to reach an 11th-hour agreement over the weekend. The City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW) labor union held a picket in intermittent rain showers Monday, November 9, outside Portland City Hall. Roughly 100 people also rallied outside the city’s wastewater […]
Portland MercuryLocal Government
Portlanders rarely get the chance to ask questions directly of the mayor and police chief, but come Tuesday, they can do just that. Members of Portland’s Committee on Community Engaged Policing (PCCEP) invite the public to join a town hall-style forum on community policing and public safety at 6:30 pm Tuesday, November 17 at Portland […]
KATULocal Government
King County says it has removed the last of 13 fish passage barriers on Lake Sammamish, reopening 4,300 feet of George Davis Creek habitat for kokanee after a century. The project caps 8 years of work as returns surge.
KATULocal Government
The Oregon Public Utility Commission approved a plan requiring future large data centers in Pacific Power’s service area to cover the full cost of their electric service.
KATULocal Government
Vancouver City Council votes 6-0 to begin terminating City Manager Lon Pluckhahn, citing performance reviews and “strategic direction.” He is suspended with pay pending a Dec. 14 final vote; deputy Lisa Brandl steps in.
KJRHLocal Government
Documents obtained through an open records request reveal Acting Chief Scott Bennett rescinded an email from Chief Lance Arnold that city officials said risked implying warrantless entry violations could be excused.
Journal-NewsLocal Government
Montgomery County and Central State University have entered a new partnership that will strengthen environmental research and the management of the county’s sanitary sewer collection system.
WCPO 9Local Government
After months of debate over the future of large-scale solar development in Dearborn County, a proposed zoning amendment remains unresolved. Full details in comments:
Cleveland 19Local Government
The Cleveland Division of Air Quality issued a notice of violation to Springco Metal Coating in Cleveland Thursday, according to a Lakewood city councilman.
Cleveland 19Local Government
The Wayne County Dog Shelter is asking for help after puppies were found abandoned in a cage at the Kidron auction.