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Taylor Griggs

Taylor Griggs is a news reporter for the Portland Mercury. She is interested in all of your ideas, comments and concerns, particularly those related to transportation, climate, labor, and Portland city government. Send Taylor an email at tgriggs@portlandmercury.com, and find her on Bluesky @taylorgriggs. 
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Road Rules

Police policies allow at-fault drivers to leave certain crash scenes without so much as a ticket.
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In early April, Portlander Jennifer Shuch was biking across Northeast Halsey Street near the Hollywood Transit Center when she was struck by a driver running a red light. The impact, which was caught on video, left Shuch bruised and shaken up, but not seriously injured.  Despite a witness calling 911, no paramedics or police ever […]

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Good Morning, News: Knicks Break Winning Streak (and Trump Booed at Madison Square Garden), Portland Pool Rules Unclear, and Get Your Air Conditioners Ready

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If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution to the Mercury, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support!  Good morning, Portland! We’re on for another cool day today (low 60s), with the potential for some rain. But this beautiful weather isn’t expected to […]

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“Chaotic” Middle School Assembly Underscores PPS’ AI Problem

A recent assembly celebrating the district’s partnership with Colin Kaepernick’s AI startup left some parents and teachers disturbed.
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On a Friday last month, some Portland middle schoolers went home from school with new Nike swag and tales of an unusually eventful assembly.  The event, hosted at Beaumont Middle School on May 8, featured former NFL player, activist, and EdTech CEO Colin Kaepernick, Rip City Remix’s DJ O.G. Too, and a bunch of free […]

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Good Morning, News: Supreme Court Okays Racist Gerrymandering, Early Results in California Governor’s Race, and Lots of Local Bird News

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If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism […]

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Elections Complaint Alleges Canvassers are Intentionally Misleading Public About Police Funding Initiative

Workers gathering signatures for the effort to divert clean energy funds to Portland police are using talking points that don’t line up with the petition’s actual text.
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Two people who were hired to gather signatures for a Portland ballot initiative that would use clean energy funds to hire police say they were trained to mislead the public about the proposal. If true, the conduct would violate state elections rules, and could spell trouble for the petitioners and the company hired to lead […]

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Net Benefits: The Future of Public Tennis in Portland

The US Tennis Association wants to run Portland’s public tennis programs. Advocates say private money will yield benefits, but others are wary.
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A proposal to let the private US Tennis Association (USTA) take the reins of the Portland Tennis Center—and the rest of the city’s public courts—has gained momentum. The plan comes amid a broader push for Portland’s parks bureau, facing budget woes and a growing maintenance backlog, to open its doors to offers from the private […]

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Good Morning, News: Oregon Islands for Sale, Pope Leo Pens Lengthy AI Warning, and RIP, Sax Legend Sonny Rollins

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If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution to the Mercury, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Good morning, Portland! Man, Mondays really hit harder when they’re actually Tuesdays, huh? Hope everyone is feeling rested after the long weekend, if you got […]

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Reporting Live (Continued): City Council’s Contentious Budget Meeting

Shelter, parks, and city jobs are up for discussion.
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Portland city councilors this week are meeting to discuss amendments to Mayor Keith Wilson’s proposed budget. The city is working to address a $160 million budget gap, and the proposed amendments seek to hold onto union jobs and instead cut management jobs, and stop Wilson’s proposal to divert Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) dollars to […]

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Reporting Live: City Council’s Contentious Budget Meeting

Police oversight board, climate energy fund, and union jobs are on the chopping block
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Portland city councilors this week are meeting to discuss amendments to Mayor Keith Wilson’s proposed budget. The city is working to address a $160 million budget gap, and the proposed amendments seek to hold onto union jobs and instead cut management jobs, stop Wilson’s proposal to divert Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) dollars to other […]

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Good Morning, News: Three Killed in Shooting at San Diego Islamic Center, Nobody Wins in Musk v. Altman Case, and It’s Election Day

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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! We’re in for a day of nice weather, with temps in the high 60s and clouds keeping it from getting […]

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Council Budget Talks Highlight Tension Over Proposed PCEF Moda Center Investment

Mayor Keith Wilson has suggested Portland’s Clean Energy Fund can spare $75 million for Moda Center upgrades, but the details are murky.
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If Mayor Keith Wilson wants to allocate clean energy fund dollars to renovate the Moda Center, he’ll have to go through Portland City Council first. And it’s not clear if they’re going to let him.  Earlier this year, amid a fervor to ensure Portland Trail Blazers’ new owner Tom Dundon keeps the basketball team in […]

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Good Morning, News: Watch Out for Yellow-Legged Hornets, Lawsuit Calls Out Trump’s Tacky Reflecting Pool Plans, and We’re All Conspiracy Theorists Now

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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! We’re due for another warm one today (expected highs around 80 degrees), but temps are supposed to drop tomorrow, and […]

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