Water

Millions of dollars in Portland city funds redirected in fraud scheme

By Alex Zielinski (OPB) and Jeff Thompson (OPB)

PORTLAND, Ore. April 24, 2025 4:01 p.m. Updated: April 25, 2025 7:10 p.m.

The plot targeted about $7 million in city of Portland funds that were allocated for the Bull Run water filtration project.