When longtime Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer announced he was retiring next year, it didn't take long for one prominent Democrat to throw her hat in the ring for that 3rd congressional district seat. Multnomah County Commissioner Susheela Jayapal resigned from the Commission on Wednesday and announced she's running for Congress in the 3rd district, which includes parts of Portland all the way to Hood River.
When longtime Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer announced he was retiring next year, it didn't take long for one prominent Democrat to throw her hat in the ring for that 3rd congressional district seat.
Multnomah County Commissioner Susheela Jayapal resigned from the Commission on Wednesday and announced she's running for Congress in the 3rd district, which includes parts of Portland all the way to Hood River.
Despite continued scrutiny, the City of Portland and Multnomah County are making plans to continue their partnership as the Joint Office of Homeless Services.
A man was shot and killed by two officers responding to a theft report in Northeast Portland on Wednesday, authorities said.
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Portland Police Bureau confirmed that police officers were involved in a shooting in Northeast Portland on Wednesday morning.
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