This Week in Portland Food News
Mexican fried chicken, Japanese tacos, and Indian-spiced cocktails
Mexican fried chicken, Japanese tacos, and Indian-spiced cocktails
Portland's Folk Festival Breaks Down the Genre's Walls
Acoustic in Lola's Room, bands in the Crystal Ballroom, and your plans for the weekend—all set.
Acoustic in Lola's Room, bands in the Crystal Ballroom, and your plans for the weekend—all set.
City Council Solidifies New Policy Committees
The eight committees will be the primary conduit for public engagement and policy proposals from councilors.
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Opinion: Homelessness is Economics
We can't have a serious conversation about homelessness until we address wages.
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Federal Transportation Program Eyes Another Albina Reconnection Project at I-405 Ramps
The US Department of Transportation will give Portland $1 million to study alternatives for the “overbuilt” I-405 ramps in North Portland, which have contributed to neighborhood disconnection for more than 50 years.
Portland Mayor Orders Managerial Staff Back in Office Full Time
Starting in April, remote and hybrid work will end for city managers and supervisors. Mayor Keith Wilson says non-supervisory employees won't see any changes this year.
The Brutalist Looms Large
Everything about Brady Corbet's new film is big—the scale, the runtime, the acclaim.
The Portland Trail Blazers Aren't Good At Basketball (Relative to the Standard of an NBA Team)
How Blazers fans can seek the future in the ruin.
Earl Blumenauer Reflects on Long Political Career and “Bike-Partisanship”
After 28 years in Congress, Blumenauer will return to Portland as a civilian with big plans for the city and state's future.
Awash With Cash, Portland Clean Energy Fund Marks New Strategy With Latest Investments
PCEF will allocate $300 million in grants for large-scale projects. A hefty portion of funds will go to the city’s own bureaus for infrastructure projects and decarbonization.
Oregon DEQ Wants New Requirements for Ross Island Sand & Gravel’s Willamette River Cleanup
The proposed new rules come after a lawsuit alleging the DEQ failed to hold the former gravel company accountable for Willamette River water quality.
As Public Comment Deadline Looms, Critics Elevate Case Against Current I-5 Bridge Replacement Plan
There’s a rare opportunity to comment on controversial environmental impacts of the plan to replace and expand I-5 from Portland to Vancouver.
Multnomah County Confirms Location of New 24-Hour Sobering Center
A site on SE Grand Avenue will house up to 50 sobering beds as an alternative to jail or hospital ERs.
Where's Portland Music Month This Year?
MusicPortland put the annual celebration on pause for 2025, citing complications from the election and a desire to expand its vision.
Can Portland's New Independent Monitor Help Prevent Police Misconduct?
With nearly $3.3 million paid out to injured protesters, a follow-up assessment highlights Portland Police Bureau’s progress and shortcomings on new policies, crowd control tactics.
Best Bites of 2024: A Portland Pizza That Distilled the Summer Sun
Mercury food critic Andrea Damewood on the 10 best things she tasted this year.
Two Hundred New Overnight Shelter Beds Will Open This Winter
Mayor-elect Keith Wilson promised to end unsheltered homelessness. He's already helped kick-start plans for hundreds of winter shelter beds before taking office.
With Zenith Energy’s Permits On The Line, Critics Urge Strong Government Oversight
The controversial fuel storage and transport company faces state fines and additional regulatory requirements. City officials will decide what happens next.
Steam Rice Roll King Makes the Best Cantonese Rice Rolls You’ll Find in Portland
These handmade, freshly-steamed rice rolls with exciting fillings like Spam and five-spice beef brisket are already in hot demand.
Affordable Housing Advocates Warn Slashing Supportive Housing Tax Could Be Catastrophic
As the regional government considers a handful of changes to the Supportive Housing Services tax on high-income earners, social service providers are sounding the alarm.
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