Jeremiah Hayden
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
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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.
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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.
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“The Show Must Go On”: Portland Cuts the Ribbon on Darcelle XV Plaza
Three years in the making, downtown now has a plaza named after a queer icon.
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Metro Chamber Wants Council to Reschedule Upcoming Meeting in Favor of $350 Ticketed Event
Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon will be a featured speaker at a Portland Metro Chamber annual meeting. City Council now faces pressure to reschedule a work session and go meet Dundon instead.
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State Ethics Commission Opens Investigation Into Former PCC President
Former Portland Community College President Adrien Bennings should be investigated for potential conflicts of interest, OGEC says.
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A Dangerous Heat Wave is Coming. What Resources Are Available for Vulnerable Portlanders?
Whether Multnomah County will open cooling centers has yet to be determined, but there are simple steps you can take to protect yourself.
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Parks and Recreation Interim Director Will Exit at End of June
The bureau has seen two director exits in a year as the city weathers high turnover among its leadership ranks.
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This Budget Proposal Could Save Over 100 City Jobs. Here’s What To Know.
Councilors are tweaking Mayor Wilson’s budget, and one change could save union jobs with interest from big business taxes.
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After Months of “Political Football,” Council Funds Housing for Black Portlanders
The individual projects enjoy broad support, but conflicts over funding sources, process, and transparency could be a recurring issue.