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A Thursday evening kickoff ride will herald the annual bike festivities.
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News
May 31
10:43 PM
City Settles Class Action Disabilities Lawsuit Over Blocked Sidewalks
The lawsuit's primary plaintiff railed against homeless services, as well as Portland progressives.
Courtney Vaughn
News
May 9
7:55 AM
Build It and They Will Pay: ODOT’s Plans for Tolling Generate Broad Backlash
Skepticism from Governor Tina Kotek and state legislators about the Oregon Department of Transportation's tolling plans may have lasting impacts.
Taylor Griggs
Comedy
May 26
1:30 PM
Kickstand Announces Comedy in the Park 2023, New Brick and Mortar Location
The Portland comedy nonprofit hopes to parlay love for their free weekly park events into fundraising a permanent indoor space for the fall.
Suzette Smith
News
May 29
8:00 AM
Nonprofits Say Social Service Workers Are Dangerously Close To Needing Services They’re Paid To Provide
Community organizations call on city, counties to build better wages into nonprofit contracts.
Abe Asher
Homeless
May 10
3:20 PM
Unhoused and Unaided
Despite ADA laws, Portland-area shelters struggle to accommodate people with disabilities.
Abe Asher
News
May 24
7:45 AM
"PBOT Is on Life Support": Inside Portland’s Transportation Budget Crisis
An 11th-hour city budget amendment proposed by Mayor Ted Wheeler has revealed the depths of the transportation bureau’s woes.
Taylor Griggs
News
May 25
2:50 PM
Portland City Council Will Consider Public Camping Ban Ordinance That Would Fine, Jail Unhoused Residents
Mayor Ted Wheeler's proposed ordinance would heavily restrict public camping to nighttime hours only, while also prohibiting fires and gas stoves.
Courtney Vaughn
News
May 18
2:43 PM
Portland's $7.1 Billion Budget Will Boost Police and Reduce Utility Rate Increases
Despite growing list of deferred infrastructure maintenance projects, Mayor Wheeler cuts taxes and fees.
Courtney Vaughn
Transportation
May 18
7:38 AM
Traffic Cops are Back—But Advocates Still Want More Speed Cameras
Portland Police are bringing back the traffic enforcement team, but advocates point to traffic light cameras as the best way to slow drivers and reduce racial bias in policing.
Taylor Griggs
News
May 26
4:49 PM
City Leaders Lambast Joint Office of Homeless Services, Call For Heightened Budget Scrutiny
Multnomah County chair says county should kick in $20 million toward city’s mass alternative shelter sites.
Courtney Vaughn
News
May 25
7:27 AM
Portland’s Newest Safe Rest Village Will Be the Largest Yet—But Can It Transition Houseless Residents Into Permanent Housing?
City staff say data so far is promising, but it’s far too soon to tell.
Courtney Vaughn