Protesters Push City To Investigate Firm That Appears To Supply Drone Tech to Israel
Sightline Intelligence sent AI-supported tool to company that provides drones to Israeli military, research group says
Portland’s Top Public Safety Leader Is Leaving
Bob Cozzie, deputy city administrator for the Community and Public Safety service area, is departing on May 18. He’s the second leader to leave the department in less than a year.
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Portland City Council Officially Adopts Transportation Utility Fee
The fee will help pay for key road maintenance and safety programs, which have long gone without adequate funding.
Untold: Jail Blazers Dunks on Portland
The Netflix documentary offers redemption for Wallace, Wells, and Stoudamire, but not the Rose City.
Portland Moves To Shake Up Transportation Funding With New Utility Fee
Portland City Council is expected to adopt the new fee to pay for road maintenance. It’s a plan that’s years in the making.
Mayor Wilson’s Economic Development Budget Is a Balancing Act of Cuts and Cash Infusion
Climate programs, Prosper Portland, and tree permitting slated for cutbacks while graffiti abatement and Metro Chamber marketing could see a boost
Breaking: Portland Mercury to Host “Party of the Year” May 14
Celebrating their first Music Issue since pre-pandemic, the Mercury have Isabeau Waia’u Walker, the Barbaras, Keeks, and La Isla Electronica along for the ride at Turn! Turn! Turn!
Home Forward CEO Resigns Amid Scrutiny Over Travel
The housing authority announced Ivory Matthews’ departure Wednesday morning.
Council Grills City Administrators About Unbudgeted Housing Funds During First Oversight Hearing
Despite claims of renewed transparency, new records show city leadership was told not to accept requests from councilors regarding current budget talks.
Food News: Portland Food Cart Owner Detained by ICE
Plus, city council considers banning foie gras, Pamana launches dinner service, and In-N-Out is now open in Vancouver.
SpongeBob Versus the Apocalypse
At Portland Playhouse, singing sea creatures stare down Armageddon and play their own instruments.
Frederick Wiseman’s Close-Up
A six-day, round-the-clock film marathon underscores the documentarian’s deep impact.
Pipe Dreams and Pizza Crusts Will Dive into the Wacky World of Organ Grinder Pizza
An upcoming documentary explores the Portland pizzeria that may have once been the largest in the world.
Yanni’s Greek Donuts Serves Up Tradition, Best Eaten Hot
This Southeast Portland food cart offers loukoumades year-round, not just at the Greek festival.