Portland City Council Determines the Lloyd Center Can’t Be Saved
Lloyd Center defenders couldn’t get the Council to intervene in the mall’s imminent closure, but they did spark constructive civic discourse.
The Aces Expose the Fire’s Weaknesses in an 88-80 Loss for Portland
But halfway through the season, there’s still time to fix things.
The Mercury’s Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for July 6-12
The Mercury’s Food Issue drops with a party, and the inaugural Portland Arts Week is sports themed.
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Moneyball: The Moda Center Controversy Explained
The city of Portland now owns the Moda Center, making us the Blazers’ landlord. With renovations needed and a cheapskate team owner, city officials must calculate the cost of civic pride.
Two City Councilors Face State Ethics Complaints Over Moda Center Event
Complaint takes aim at Olivia Clark and Loretta Smith’s attendance at $350 Metro Chamber event that exceeds legal limit for gifts. Clark says her ticket was purchased.
The Riot Grrrls Are Back in Town! Heavens to Betsy Reunites After 32 Years Away
Corin Tucker and Tracy Sawyer played a career-spanning set for a sold-out Turn! Turn! Turn! audience.
Where to Eat and Drink Around Portland for the FIFA World Cup
From watch parties to trying cuisines from competing countries, here’s where to celebrate football’s biggest tournament.
City Council Held Their Noses and Passed a Budget—Now They Want Changes
Progressives want to use climate dollars for jobs. Moderates may raid police accountability dollars for cops. Jamie Dunphy wanted a work session to figure it out.
Dozens of Complaints Against Police Funding Petition Prompt State Investigation
The Secretary of State has received more than two dozen complaints alleging campaign canvassers are misleading voters.
Highlights of the Big Ticket Metro Chamber Event? Maybe the Catering.
Energy inside Moda was sparse as Tom Dundon addressed the local business community. Outside, Portlanders were riled up.
Police Oversight Board Members Say Budget Ordinance Could Erode Public’s Trust in New System
Six members of Portland’s Community Board for Police Accountability caution that a new attempt to raid funds could invite legal trouble.
Portland Nostalgia and Waking Up From a Nap on a Long Day of Doing Nothing
Thom Hilton’s new short film paints a portrait of our city that we actually recognize.
World Cup Diary: Week 3
Who’s up, who’s down, and (according to the U.S. team) who needs 11 players?
UPDATED: TriMet Seeks New Contractor For Safety Response Team
The change comes as contracted Safety Response Team employees, long dissatisfied with their bosses, urged the public transit agency to find a new company to run the unarmed crisis response program.