Emily Nguyen

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Journalist at Hoodline

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Upcoming Roadwork on N Kilpatrick Street in North Portland Scheduled

6 days ago | hoodline.com | Emily Nguyen

Roadwork is scheduled to begin on N Kilpatrick Street in North Portland from N Denver to Delaware avenues starting tomorrow. According to the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), the project involves repaving the street and is expected to be completed by Monday next week, weather permitting. Crews will work from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and possibly on weekends, paving one lane at a time. During the construction, only TriMet buses will be allowed through the work zone.
Gov. Kotek and Portland Mayor Wilson Announce Multifaceted Housing

1 week ago | hoodline.com | Emily Nguyen

Source: King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsGov. Tina Kotek, alongside Portland Mayor Keith Wilson, took center stage this past Thursday to address Oregon residents on the critical issue of housing shortages in Portland. Their recent conference built upon previous announcements, aiming to bolster housing development, with a current focus on converting office spaces to residential units and boosting multifamily housing opportunities.
Oregon House Passes Bill to Protect Privacy Rights of Guests Against

1 week ago | hoodline.com | Emily Nguyen

Source: Cacophony, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsIn an effort to bolster personal privacy for those who book accommodations in Oregon, the state's House voted to pass a bill Tuesday that would intercept invasive practices by rental hosts. According to a release, SB 470 would give renters the right to take legal action against innkeepers or landlords if they are recorded without consent in private spaces such as bedrooms and bathrooms.
Oregon House Passes Bill Empowering Construction Workers to Sue for

1 week ago | hoodline.com | Emily Nguyen

Source: Unsplash / {Josh Olalde}The fight against wage theft in Oregon has made significant strides forward with the passing of a new bill by the House, targeting the construction industry where such infractions have routinely undercut workers. Officially known as SB 426, the legislation clears the way for construction workers to sue for unpaid wages, directly targeting the entities at the top: project owners and general contractors, as stated in a press release from the Oregon House Democrats.
Salem Man Sentenced to Nine Years for Trafficking Fentanyl, Meth, and

1 week ago | hoodline.com | Emily Nguyen

Source: Ajbenj at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsIn a serious crackdown on the drug trafficking epidemic, a Salem man was sentenced to nine years in federal prison this Friday. Rico Anthony Russell Rigutto, aged 46, was handed down a 108-month sentence along with five years of supervised release for his criminal activities involving fentanyl, methamphetamine, and heroin.
Oregon Department of Emergency Management Unveils New Homeland

1 week ago | hoodline.com | Emily Nguyen

Source: Google Street ViewIn a move aimed at shoring up the state’s defenses against an array of threats, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) has pulled back the curtain on its new 2025-28 Oregon Homeland Security Strategy, outlining a plan to bolster the state from natural disasters, technical mishaps, and human-caused dangers, according to an announcement made yesterday, as reported by the Oregon Department of Emergency Management.
Oregon Rolls Out Homeland Security Strategy for 2025-28 to Combat

1 week ago | hoodline.com | Emily Nguyen

Source: Oregon Department of Emergency ManagementOregon is bracing up for assorted threats, both natural and manmade, with an extensive game plan aimed at securing its people and systems. In a move addressing growing concerns over disasters and security risks, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) has unfurled its 2025-28 Oregon Homeland Security Strategy (HSS), a blueprint that lays out key strategies for enhancing the state's preparedness capacities.
ODVA Partners with Coquille Indian Tribe to Support Tribal Veterans in

1 week ago | hoodline.com | Emily Nguyen

In a significant move to support tribal veterans, the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs has recently finalized an agreement with the Coquille Indian Tribe to bolster veterans' access to their rightfully earned benefits. The alliance between the state agency and the tribe was cemented with signing a Memorandum of Understanding last Tuesday.
Bob Cozzie Appointed as Portland's Interim Deputy City Administrator

1 week ago | hoodline.com | Emily Nguyen

Bob Cozzie, who boasts over three decades in public safety, has been named the interim deputy city administrator for public safety in Portland. The announcement, made by City Administrator Michael Jordan, positions Cozzie to oversee a wide array of essential services ranging from police and fire departments to emergency management and Portland Street Response. Starting June 16, Cozzie will be at the helm, detailed in an article from the City of Portland's official news release.
Butte Creek Fire Engulfs 1,700 Acres in Central Oregon as Firefighters

1 week ago | hoodline.com | Emily Nguyen

The Butte Creek Fire in central Oregon has swelled to more than 1,700 acres, posing a threat to structures and prompting a multi-agency firefighting response. According to KPTV, initial reports erroneously suggested that the blaze spanned over 3,000 acres, but subsequent assessments provided by Central Oregon Fire indicated a more precise figure of 1,776 acres.