IN LOCAL NEWS:• Yesterday, Portland’s mayor sent a memo to the City Council informing them of his plans to oust some people from the city’s 10 alternative shelter sites. [image or embed] — Portland Mercury (@portlandmercury.com) January 6, 2026 at 9:29 PM• Speaking of City Council, they’re scheduled to vote on a new council president and vice president today. It’s unclear whether the current Council President, Elana Pirtle-Guiney, will seek a second term in the role. Portland City Council is set to decide who will hold the council president’s gavel for the next year. 🍿[image or embed] — Portland Mercury (@portlandmercury.com) January 7, 2026 at 9:08 AM• Ever dreamed of working at the Mercury?

Source: Huffington Post January 07, 2026 17:49 UTC