Mayor

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler has spent nearly two decades in elected office. That era ends Tuesday when Wheeler leaves City Hall, handing over the keys to Mayor-elect Keith Wilson and a brand new Portland City Council.

City of Portland and Multnomah County elections divisions released survey results and data showing lower rates of turnout and awareness of ranked choice voting among District 1 voters in the November election.

A call from Portland’s next mayor to require city employees work from the office more frequently isn’t sitting well with many city staff.

Portland is entering a new chapter of city government in 2025, and many want a seat at the top. In all, 19 people have filed to run for mayor.

Tommy Ly created a Chinese-language comic strip to explain Portland's ranked-choice voting system by comparing it to selecting mooncake flavors. His goal is to make the complex voting process easier to understand for Chinese seniors, who often face language barriers when participating in elections.

Together, the candidates represent the generational changes, demographic shifts and emerging communities happening across Umatilla County. But for those running for mayor, it’s still mostly about the nuts and bolts of running a city.

As it stands, Knudson has 75% of the vote in a three-way race. If those results hold, the Eugene architect will not face a runoff in the November election.

Removal of the Eastern Oregon mayor, who is facing a criminal complaint from local residents, will be made official Jan. 23.

As Portland leaders work to reinvigorate the city’s downtown, the city’s economic bureau, Prosper Portland, has invested in a cool attraction — literally. It’s a temporary ice rink and market in downtown Portland under the Morrison Bridge called Woodsy Winter Village.

Since returning to City Hall in 2021, Rubio has prioritized programs to spur new housing, combat climate change and support local businesses.