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Jeremiah Hayden reports on housing, homelessness, and other issues affecting Portlanders. He's lived in Oregon nearly all his life, and in Portland since 2001. jhayden@portlandmercury.com
[What follows is one of the many articles in the Mercury‘s 2026 Transportation issue. Find a print copy here, subscribe to get a copy mailed to you here, and if you’re feeling generous and want to keep these types of articles coming, support us here.—eds.] If you ever venture out of Portland’s central city to […]
The city of Portland has finally reached an agreement with owners of the downtown Ritz Carlton building that will add nearly $8 million in funding for the city’s affordable housing projects. The city and Ready Capital signed an amended agreement March 20 ensuring the city will see $7.76 million plus interest to use for affordable […]
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A new director has been selected to run the department that coordinates the county’s homelessness services. Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson announced April 2 that Nathaniel VerGow, who most recently served at Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), was tapped to lead the county’s Homeless Services Department. Anna Plumb, the Homeless Services Department’s current […]
On the heels of two Portland Community College (PCC) staff unions ending their dual labor strikes, a new complaint over potential conflicts of interest could ensnare the school’s president. Students, staff, and at least one of the college’s board members recently raised concerns that the school’s unclear relationship with G7 Enterprises LLC—a private company registered […]
If you appreciate the Mercury‘s interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. You can also subscribe and have our papers delivered! Good Morning, Portland: It looks pretty clear out from now until Sunday, when some showers are expected. That’s the […]
A local nonprofit that helps homeless Portlanders access showers, survival supplies, and community care is trying to regroup after a series of fires left the location unable to operate. Hygiene4All operates beneath the Morrison Bridge in Southeast Portland. But four fires since last November—three since early February—have left the organization unable to provide their full […]
If you appreciate the Mercury‘s interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. You can also subscribe and have our papers delivered! Good Morning, Portland: Spring has finally arrived! That means you Portlanders can get your short shorts out and put […]
Three recent fires left Hygiene4All with major setbacks. The blazes compound recent funding losses as the nonprofit sees an uptick in need.
If you appreciate the Mercury‘s interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. You can also subscribe and have our papers delivered! Good Morning, Portland ☕ : The heavy rain continues into today, so grab your raincoat and stay out of […]
When we find stuff to hate it means we’re becoming more like grown-ups.
Labor Council Secretary Laurie Wimmer privately suggested councilors sue the city to stop “MAGA of the left” from choosing council president.
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