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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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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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Good Morning, News: Protesters Stun Outside Met Gala Red Carpet, Portlanders Protest Local Tech Used by Israeli Military, and Progressive City Councilors Appear Innocent of Alleged Ethics Violations

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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 looking at rather reasonable weather today—temps are expected to hit the low 70s later this afternoon after a cloudy […]

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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.
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The Portland City Council voted Wednesday to implement a fee that will offer a significant new source of funding for the city’s beleaguered transportation bureau. The transportation utility fee will be officially implemented starting in January 2027, coming in the form of an additional charge tacked onto Portlanders’ water and sewer bills. The new program […]

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Good Morning, News: Blazers Get Destroyed in Playoffs, Comey Gets Indicted (Again), and Local Foie Gras Ban Back on the Menu

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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. It’s going to be balmy and sunny out today, with a forecasted high of about 70 degrees. This weekend […]

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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.
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Portland City Council is poised to adopt a new funding mechanism for the city’s cash-strapped transportation bureau, in the form of an extra charge on Portlanders’ utility bills. The new fee, expected to go into effect in January 2027, will be tacked onto residential and commercial water bills. Most Portland households can expect to pay […]

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Good Morning, News: Bye to Old MAX Trains, Lori Chavez-DeRemer Out as Labor Secretary, and Kash Patel Hasn’t Heard of the Streisand Effect

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Good morning, Portland! It’s been warm and sunny out the past few days, but we’re in for some cooler temps and rain today and tomorrow. If that’s a bummer to you, fear not. The sun is set to return later this week. Plus, it’s PIZZA WEEK!!! So, there’s no need to be sad about anything. […]

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Good Morning, News: Orbán Loses, Blazers Win, and Pope Leo Isn’t Scared of Pathetic Trump

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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! It’s going to be cool and cloudy with a chance of showers today. It’s April in Oregon! There’s currently a […]

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The Mercury's JOYRIDE Issue Is Out Now!

No matter how you get around town, this is the issue for you!
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The Mercury‘s April issue is called “Joyride,” and it’s all about transportation in Portland. Whether you get around by car, bus, bike/unicycle/electric tricycle, foot, or any other mode, transportation likely plays a significant role in your life. So you should care about it! And this issue has something for everyone. Get your hands on news […]

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