The officer violated the department’s reporting and recording overtime policy when he filled out a timesheet that stated he worked 133 hours in one week last year.

A legislative panel has given initial approval to a state prison system plan to spend up to $2 million more this year on overtime pay.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland City Council is meeting Wednesday to cover several amendments to the preliminary budget, a week ahead of their final approval vote. In the meeting, councilors voted ...