Jeremiah Hayden
@jeremiahhayden.bsky.social
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"Yeah, no I'm fine, why?"
🥲 Bikers Ain't Slipping With These Hot Tips
🤔 Portland Housing Expert Splits
🤪 Trump Wants Dem Veterans... Dead? (Cool. Cool, Cool, Cool.)
Good morning, news!
🥲 Bikers Ain't Slipping With These Hot Tips
🤔 Portland Housing Expert Splits
🤪 Trump Wants Dem Veterans... Dead? (Cool. Cool, Cool, Cool.)
Good morning, news!
Good Morning News: Bikers Ain't Slipping With These Hot Tips, Portland Housing Expert Splits, and Trump Wants Dem Veterans... Dead? (Cool. Cool, Cool, Cool.)
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November 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
"Yeah, no I'm fine, why?"
🥲 Bikers Ain't Slipping With These Hot Tips
🤔 Portland Housing Expert Splits
🤪 Trump Wants Dem Veterans... Dead? (Cool. Cool, Cool, Cool.)
Good morning, news!
🥲 Bikers Ain't Slipping With These Hot Tips
🤔 Portland Housing Expert Splits
🤪 Trump Wants Dem Veterans... Dead? (Cool. Cool, Cool, Cool.)
Good morning, news!
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An Oregon pilot program giving cash to homeless youths sees a staggering reduction in homelessness. The program gave participants $1,000 cash payments each month for two years, and at the end of the project's first phase, 91% of participants reported being in stable housing.
Oregon pilot program giving cash to homeless youths sees staggering reduction in homelessness
The state program gave participants $1,000 cash payments each month for two years. At the end of the project's first phase, 91% of participants reported being in stable housing.
www.streetroots.org
November 21, 2025 at 2:35 AM
An Oregon pilot program giving cash to homeless youths sees a staggering reduction in homelessness. The program gave participants $1,000 cash payments each month for two years, and at the end of the project's first phase, 91% of participants reported being in stable housing.
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Reposted by Jeremiah Hayden
Wednesday's City Council meeting saw multiple disruptions and expulsions as councilors passed an algorithmic rental price-fixing ban and considered a proposal meant to deter landlords from opening detention centers. Prior to the meeting, three different groups held demonstrations outside City Hall.
Proposed Detention Center Fee Yields Hostile City Council Meeting
Portland City Hall faced three competing demonstrations on Wednesday as the City Council considered a rental pricing ordinance and a change to city code that could slow the Trump administration’s loca...
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November 20, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Wednesday's City Council meeting saw multiple disruptions and expulsions as councilors passed an algorithmic rental price-fixing ban and considered a proposal meant to deter landlords from opening detention centers. Prior to the meeting, three different groups held demonstrations outside City Hall.
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Portland Housing Director Helmi Hisserich has resigned after being "asked to step down without notice that my work was unsatisfactory.”
Her resignation letter, shared with OPB, points to a divide between how the city addresses its housing and homelessness crises.
Her resignation letter, shared with OPB, points to a divide between how the city addresses its housing and homelessness crises.
Portland housing director resigns after placed on leave by mayor
Helmi Hisserich, the head of Portland’s housing department, has resigned after abruptly being placed on leave by Mayor Keith Wilson.
www.opb.org
November 20, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Portland Housing Director Helmi Hisserich has resigned after being "asked to step down without notice that my work was unsatisfactory.”
Her resignation letter, shared with OPB, points to a divide between how the city addresses its housing and homelessness crises.
Her resignation letter, shared with OPB, points to a divide between how the city addresses its housing and homelessness crises.
Dan Ryan attempts to make an apology for saying other councilors’ agenda aligns with the “national socialist” agenda in a newsletter and Instagram post earlier this week. Councilor Morillo interrupts to say it is a “non apology.”
Pt. 1
Pt. 1
November 20, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Dan Ryan attempts to make an apology for saying other councilors’ agenda aligns with the “national socialist” agenda in a newsletter and Instagram post earlier this week. Councilor Morillo interrupts to say it is a “non apology.”
Pt. 1
Pt. 1
Weird scene at Portland City Hall as a group has gathered to demonstrate against a first reading of an ordinance that would fine landlords who rent their buildings for detention centers—they only want to revoke a permit—as a right-wing streamer Tommy Allen yells transphobic slurs into a megaphone.
November 20, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Weird scene at Portland City Hall as a group has gathered to demonstrate against a first reading of an ordinance that would fine landlords who rent their buildings for detention centers—they only want to revoke a permit—as a right-wing streamer Tommy Allen yells transphobic slurs into a megaphone.
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A nationwide search to find a new city administrator is much closer to being finalized, after the city narrowed nearly 100 applicants down to three. City Council will vote to confirm the final hire, and councilors have ideas about what they want to see in the new top bureaucrat.
City Narrows Search For Portland's Next Top Bureaucrat
Mayor Keith Wilson announced Monday that the city’s search for its first long term city administrator is down to three finalists, after sifting through nearly 100 applicants. “Portland’s new city admi...
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November 19, 2025 at 2:03 AM
A nationwide search to find a new city administrator is much closer to being finalized, after the city narrowed nearly 100 applicants down to three. City Council will vote to confirm the final hire, and councilors have ideas about what they want to see in the new top bureaucrat.
Who has the latest on the whale in Yachats?
November 17, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Who has the latest on the whale in Yachats?
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Some news: tomorrow at 9am, Ted Koppel + CBS Sunday Morning will air a two-part story on the devastating surge of full-time workers being pushed into homelessness.
I'll be interviewed along with two families from There Is No Place for Us. It would mean a lot if you'd watch and help spread the word.
I'll be interviewed along with two families from There Is No Place for Us. It would mean a lot if you'd watch and help spread the word.
November 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Some news: tomorrow at 9am, Ted Koppel + CBS Sunday Morning will air a two-part story on the devastating surge of full-time workers being pushed into homelessness.
I'll be interviewed along with two families from There Is No Place for Us. It would mean a lot if you'd watch and help spread the word.
I'll be interviewed along with two families from There Is No Place for Us. It would mean a lot if you'd watch and help spread the word.
People whose identities are systemically marginalized are also “everyday Americans.”
Speaking at a Texas Tribune Festival on Friday, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg criticized the Democratic Party for failing to reach everyday Americans, arguing that it “got sucked in” to a conversation about identity. #TribFest25
Pete Buttigieg critiques Democrats for focus on identity
The former U.S. transportation secretary said the Democratic Party should focus more on issues gripping the country, such as health care and housing affordability.
www.texastribune.org
November 15, 2025 at 1:08 AM
People whose identities are systemically marginalized are also “everyday Americans.”
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Advocates are celebrating a small win that makes a big difference in their lawsuit against the city after an appeals court ruled in their favor Thursday. A state land use board that understands complicated land use law better than the city's preferred Multnomah County court will hear their case.
Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Environmental Advocates in Zenith Energy Lawsuit
Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Environmental Advocates in Zenith Energy Lawsuit. Environmental advocates celebrated the procedural win, saying the Land Use Board of Appeals has a better grasp on comp...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Advocates are celebrating a small win that makes a big difference in their lawsuit against the city after an appeals court ruled in their favor Thursday. A state land use board that understands complicated land use law better than the city's preferred Multnomah County court will hear their case.
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Governor Tina Kotek signed a new state transportation funding package into law on Monday. Later that day, two state legislators and an anti-tax advocate filed a petition with the state in hopes of sending a referendum on the bill’s tax increases to Oregon voters.
Transportation Funding Bill Opponents Launch Last-Ditch Effort to Halt Tax Increases
Governor Tina Kotek signed a new state transportation funding package into law on Monday, more than a month after the Oregon Legislature passed the bill during a dramatic, extended special session. La...
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November 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Governor Tina Kotek signed a new state transportation funding package into law on Monday. Later that day, two state legislators and an anti-tax advocate filed a petition with the state in hopes of sending a referendum on the bill’s tax increases to Oregon voters.
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Yesterday city officials considered removing funding from a homeless sweeps program, and things got tense. Mayor Wilson rallied ahead of the vote, sparking fear in service providers that their funding could be cut. Providers say they need more notice next time if policy-makers want strong coalition.
Portland Budget Tweak Causes Heated Discussion on Homelessness
City Council found themselves in a tense standoff with Mayor Keith Wilson and angry Portland residents over a councilor’s failed plan to reallocate a portion of city dollars that have been used to swe...
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November 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Yesterday city officials considered removing funding from a homeless sweeps program, and things got tense. Mayor Wilson rallied ahead of the vote, sparking fear in service providers that their funding could be cut. Providers say they need more notice next time if policy-makers want strong coalition.
Jeremiah’s rare, out of patience post, seven hours into a long ass Portland City Council meeting, with no good reason to post it:
DSA is not a political party.
K see ya.
DSA is not a political party.
K see ya.
November 13, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Jeremiah’s rare, out of patience post, seven hours into a long ass Portland City Council meeting, with no good reason to post it:
DSA is not a political party.
K see ya.
DSA is not a political party.
K see ya.
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I am so grateful for this award and to be in this company I don't have the words www.millerfound.org/news/spark-a...
Announcing the 2025 Spark Award Recipients! | Miller Foundation
Miller Foundation announces the 2025 Spark Award for Oregon Artists
www.millerfound.org
November 12, 2025 at 10:34 PM
I am so grateful for this award and to be in this company I don't have the words www.millerfound.org/news/spark-a...
This is amazing news for an amazing author, person, and friend @lydiakiesling.bsky.social. I’m proud! Congrats!
I am so grateful for this award and to be in this company I don't have the words www.millerfound.org/news/spark-a...
Announcing the 2025 Spark Award Recipients! | Miller Foundation
Miller Foundation announces the 2025 Spark Award for Oregon Artists
www.millerfound.org
November 12, 2025 at 11:13 PM
This is amazing news for an amazing author, person, and friend @lydiakiesling.bsky.social. I’m proud! Congrats!
I love watching the crows fly downtown at night.
November 11, 2025 at 1:13 AM
I love watching the crows fly downtown at night.
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Somehow, Portland still wins in the funniest possible way.
November 8, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Somehow, Portland still wins in the funniest possible way.
Somehow, Portland still wins in the funniest possible way.
November 8, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Somehow, Portland still wins in the funniest possible way.
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Portland City Council will consider an amendment next week to redirect $4.3 million from the city program that sweeps homeless encampments. If passed, the budget adjustment will instead invest $2 million in rent and food assistance, and support for immigrants and refugees.
City Council Mulling $4.3 Million Cut From Homeless Sweeps Budget
“We’re in a position right now, where people are going to end up being unhoused for the long-term, and we have to take action,” City Councilor Angelita Morillo said, explaining a proposal to divert fu...
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November 7, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Portland City Council will consider an amendment next week to redirect $4.3 million from the city program that sweeps homeless encampments. If passed, the budget adjustment will instead invest $2 million in rent and food assistance, and support for immigrants and refugees.
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Portland is setting up a new, more powerful police accountability office approved by voters in 2020. Whether current staff will be guaranteed jobs under the new structure is central to ongoing labor negotiations, and the dividing lines at City Hall are getting complicated.
City Council Caught in the Middle of Police Oversight Labor Strike
Staff at Portland's Independent Police Review (IPR) typically work out of a ground-level office at City Hall, but on Wednesday afternoon, they were setting up tents just feet from where they normally ...
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November 6, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Portland is setting up a new, more powerful police accountability office approved by voters in 2020. Whether current staff will be guaranteed jobs under the new structure is central to ongoing labor negotiations, and the dividing lines at City Hall are getting complicated.
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NEW: We reviewed 700+ videos, hours of footage from ICE protesters and counterprotesters in Portland.
In 2 months before Trump said he was sending the National Guard, federal officers fire on, grab, pepper-spray or tear gas people 20 times -- without charging anyone. "Gratuitous," one expert said.
In 2 months before Trump said he was sending the National Guard, federal officers fire on, grab, pepper-spray or tear gas people 20 times -- without charging anyone. "Gratuitous," one expert said.
What Really Happened in Portland Before Trump Deployed the National Guard
In the two months before Trump’s decision, criminal charges were announced against only three people. On nights when physical conflict did erupt, it often came from police firing on, shoving, pepper-s...
www.propublica.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
NEW: We reviewed 700+ videos, hours of footage from ICE protesters and counterprotesters in Portland.
In 2 months before Trump said he was sending the National Guard, federal officers fire on, grab, pepper-spray or tear gas people 20 times -- without charging anyone. "Gratuitous," one expert said.
In 2 months before Trump said he was sending the National Guard, federal officers fire on, grab, pepper-spray or tear gas people 20 times -- without charging anyone. "Gratuitous," one expert said.
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Early results show roughly 53 percent of Portland voters favored a new parks levy measure. The measure would set up a new, increased property tax to support the city's parks system. While the results could change as more ballots are counted, parks levy supporters are celebrating the early returns.
Portlanders Say "Yes" to Parks Levy in Early Special Election Results
Early results show Portlanders voted to approve a new levy to help fund the city's parks services. As of 8 pm on November 4, 53 percent of Portland voters said "yes" to the new parks levy, which would...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Early results show roughly 53 percent of Portland voters favored a new parks levy measure. The measure would set up a new, increased property tax to support the city's parks system. While the results could change as more ballots are counted, parks levy supporters are celebrating the early returns.