🚔 Trump Jr. floats federal takeover in Portland

Trump Jr. Hints at Federal Police Takeover in Portland

In an interview with conservative network Newsmax, the president’s son called Portland and Seattle “craphole cities,” suggesting that the administration could send federal forces to both cities like it recently did in Washington, D.C. Trump Jr. claimed the murder rate in Portland and other Democrat-led cities was “through the roof,” though data shows it’s down 51% in Portland this year compared to 2024 — that's the largest decline in any major U.S. city this year. [Oregonian]

Preschool Tax Changes on Pause

Multnomah County commissioners have postponed a vote on reworking how the Preschool for All tax is tied to inflation, potentially ruling out a change for the 2026 tax year. The initiative provides free preschool to anyone in the county who wants it by taxing higher-income households, but there’s disagreement on whether the tax should exist at all. [Willamette Week]

Drazan Run for Governor Rumored

A listing on the GOP fundraising site WinRed briefly listed State House Rep. Christine Drazan as a candidate for the 2026 gubernatorial race before the website took it down. Drazan’s team called it an error, but not before igniting speculation of a rematch against Gov. Tina Kotek. [OPB]

Portland Bungalow Blues

Portland’s housing supply isn’t exactly keeping up with growth, and urban planner Max Prodemski has some thoughts about why that’s the case. His book “A Paradise of Small Houses” explores how cities shape housing, including an entire chapter full of hot takes about the beloved Portland bungalow. [City Cast Portland 🎧]