Courtney Vaughn is the news editor at the Portland Mercury. She covers a diverse range of topics including elections, government, politics, and security policy, with a particular focus on public policy and renewable energy. Courtney's work has been featured in prominent publications such as the Gresham Outlook, Albany Democrat Herald, and KOIN News.
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Courtney Vaughn's coverage primarily focuses on local government and politics, as well as crime-related news in the Portland area. Her interest lies in breaking news, evolving stories, and government announcements. Given her focus on local events and issues, she would be most responsive to pitches related to ongoing political developments within Portland city hall or specific crime incidents within the region.
Pitches should offer insights from relevant local officials, community leaders, or experts with deep knowledge of Portland's political landscape and criminal justice system. Additionally, providing access to individuals directly impacted by these events could enhance engagement with Courtney’s coverage.
Given that Courtney’s work is centered around the United States' Oregon region with a strong emphasis on Portland-specific topics such as city hall activities and police matters involving the locality will likely capture her attention more effectively than broader national news items.
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Five years ago, Multnomah County got a tragic wakeup call. A prolonged spell of extremely hot days claimed the lives of 69 people.
By: Courtney Vaughn, Jeremiah Hayden
The city is in the process of negotiating a 20-year lease agreement with the Blazers for the team's use of the city-owned arena that will include a nearly $600 million renovation of the venue.
By: Courtney Vaughn
For once, Portlanders knew where the sound of a loud explosion originated. Demolition crews used a series of controlled explosions to bring down the water tower on the former Centennial Mills site Monday afternoon, after an August 2 blaze degraded the building’s stability. The former flour mill sat vacant for decades and is set to […]
By: Courtney Vaughn
Good morning, Portland! Happy hump day. Not to jinx anything, but we've been having an incredibly mild and pleasant August, as far as Portland summers go.
By: Courtney Vaughn
Despite her own legislative efforts for more stringent requirements to cast a ballot in Oregon, Christine Drazan’s campaign is utilizing the state’s current vote-by-mail system to potentially boost her chances of winning. Despite her previous efforts to nix Oregon’s vote-by-mail system, Senator Drazan’s gubernatorial campaign staffers say they intend to operate as an unofficial ballot […]
By: Courtney Vaughn
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By: Courtney Vaughn
Haynes Jr. was among those who spoke out Tuesday, August 25 against a lack of transparency around the city's response to Portland's Independent Police Review (IPR) of how police handled the 2020 protests.
By: Courtney Vaughn
Good morning, Portland! It's starting to feel like summer pulled a French exit on us. It'll be drizzly and cold today, with a high of just 63 degrees.
“The City and County Defendants applied state and local election laws, rules, and standards in good faith, even-handedly, and in a politically
By: Courtney Vaughn
The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Good morning, Portland! It’s still summer and don’t you forget it. Today’s […]
