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The Wait Before the Response
Portland’s September data shows shorter police queues. Evening waits remain near 26 minutes—and a Sandy collision record offers a new lead.
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What Happens Between 911 and Help Arriving?
Follow the definitions, geography, infrastructure, and public records behind emergency response.
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Investigation
Why do Portland’s patrol cars blend in?
A black patrol SUV raised a simple question. Follow the vehicle orders, blue paint options, peer prices, and the records still needed to explain Portland’s 2023 design.
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Investigation
Where could regional vanpooling make sense?
Public data show shared long-distance commute patterns. This project tests whether they are enough to support durable vanpools.
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A shared home for maps, local questions, and things worth noticing around Portland.
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Investigation
Call Waiting
Follow response definitions, infrastructure, geography, and the records still needed to account for the wait.
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A story can begin on your street and lead into a public decision. Here are ways to keep looking.