On Jan. 19, 2009, more than a year after denying it, newly sworn-in Mayor Sam Adams admitted lying about a sexual relationship he had with a young intern for several months during the summer of 2005. 

Since then, the scandal surrounding the mayor's actions have divided the city.  Following is KATU's continuing coverage of the story:

October, 2009

• Sam Adams recall effort - 'Take 2'
• Recall campaign falls short, to join new group
• Time almost up for Adams recall effort

August, 2009

• Group claims it has 10,000 signatures to recall mayor
• Journalist arrested in connection with Adams recall

July, 2009

• Head of recall effort addresses City Council
• Former Adams spokesman sues city over defamation
• Potter explains why he's backing Adams recall
• A.G. releases more documents from Sam Adams probe
• Campaign to recall Sam Adams begins
• Sam Adams recall effort picks up speed

June, 2009

• A.G. barely touches on topic of Sam Adams
• Final Adams report skips over lack of cooperation
• Mother accuses Adams of scheme to discredit son
• VIDEO: It all boiled down to a lack of evidence
• Mayor reacts to news he will not face charges
• Timeline of Portland Mayor sex scandal
• DOCUMENTS: AG releases documents in Adams probe
• VIDEO: Reporters question AG Kroger over report
• Portland mayor will not face charges over Breedlove affair
• Portland mayor falls behind on mortgages

May, 2009

• Breedlove files restraining order against reporter
• Adams' former spokesperson intends to sue
• AG Kroger heads back into spotlight with Adams report
  
• Sam Adams recall effort kicks off at eatery
• Mayor claims KATU "baited" lawmakers, senators say different
• Are the mayor's personal problems affecting city business?
• VIDEO: Adams won't comment on newspaper report over scandal

April, 2009

• Breedlove talks about affair, nude photo shoot in radio interview

March, 2009

• Breedlove bares all in magazine photo shoot
• Complaint against Sam Adams thrown out
• Critic files official complaint against Sam Adams

February, 2009

• $1.5 million for Adams' public records? Huh?
• Breedlove poses nude for magazine
• Adams sheds light on decision to stay; critics confront him
• Lars Larson to go before the City Council
• VIDEO: Adams shows up for gala despite recent troubles

January, 2009

• Source says Breedlove was 17 when sex began
• Willamette Week: Spokesperson did not resign because of 'stress'
• Few show up to confront Sam Adams
• VIDEO: Willamette Week: Audio tapes shed new light on Adams scandal
• VIDEO: Beau Breedlove's father breaks the family's silence
• Spokesman for Portland mayor resigns
• Wyden disappointed in Portland mayor's actions
• Business as usual for Adams despite questions
• Adams: I'll strive to regain your trust"
• VIDEO: Raw: Adams records statement on scandal
• DOCUMENT: Sam Adams' statement on staying in office
• Mayor set to announce he's staying
• Portland waits for mayor's decision
• What will Sam Adams do?
• Willamette Week: Adams will decide very soon
• Supporters rally for Sam Adams
• Adams a no-show as scandal divides city
• Calls grow for Adams to resign
• VIDEO: Explainer: How a recall of the election would work
• Beau Breedlove releases statement on Portland mayor
• Mayor says relationship wrong but he won't resign
• State attorney general to investigate Adams
• VIDEO: Sam Adams press conference - Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
• VIDEO: Mayor Adams exclusive interview with KATU
• Adams releases statement about relationship
• Adams admits to lying about sex with teen

September, 2007

• Adams defends himself in wake of allegations
• DOCUMENT: Sam Adams' response to the controversy
• Portland mayoral race gets muddy early with WW story about Adams