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PublishedFebruary 11, 2015
District attorney: No decision on charges in fatal Portland fire
Stephanie Anderson says an official who said charges are likely was not authorized to comment on the investigation of the Noyes Street blaze.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2015
Fire officials say charges likely for owner of Portland building where fire killed 6
A deputy fire chief tells city councilors that he expects the District Attorney's Office 'will be proceeding with some prosecution' against Gregory Nisbet.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2015
Our View: Housing shortage makes Portland more dangerous
An adequate supply of affordable apartments would leave run-down buildings unrentable.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2015
Only memories remain after crew tears down Portland house where fire killed 6
Neighbors stop to watch the house at 20-24 Noyes St. come down, and to remember the young adults who died.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2015
Portland halted fire inspections of apartments a year ago
The fire chief cites other safety priorities, even though guidelines call for annual visits. The public was not told about the program's suspension, but city officials deny concealing it.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2015
Portland landlord in fatal fire case faces citation for nearby apartments
The city says Gregory Nisbet failed to meet a deadline for correcting code violations.
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2015
Landlords urge Portland not to impose costly burdens
A task force is considering recommendations to strengthen rental housing inspections in the wake of a deadly fire.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2015
Our View: As more tenants turn to rooming houses, city’s oversight lags
Regulation and enforcement are critical to ensuring that Portland's low-income renters have safe places to live.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2015
Portland task force set to recommend creating fire safety division
In response to a fatal fire on Noyes Street, the agency would step up inspections of apartment buildings in the city.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2015
Noyes Street fire report sparks concern about rooming houses
Many believe that numerous Portland homes are being used as rooming houses without required safety upgrades.
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