Judge Blocks Ballot Push, Council Eyes Moda Land | Portland News

A federal judge just blocked a recount effort for the “Safer Portland” measure, which sought to redirect clean energy funds toward hiring more cops — ruling election officials acted in good faith. Meanwhile, Portland’s City Council prepares to meet with the Albina Vision Trust over Moda Center land development, while also negotiating with the Trail Blazers on arena upgrades. On the national stage, a watchdog report paints a damning picture of Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s tenure as Labor Secretary under Trump, citing a toxic workplace, misuse of taxpayer travel funds, and alcohol abuse — leading to her resignation in April. Globally, catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet have killed nearly 1,300 people, with thousands still missing — including two construction workers rescued after nine days trapped in a tunnel. These are the urgent stories reshaping our world right now. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/563a5c0f9f7db8ef