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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Fueling Portland’s Future: Renewable Fuels Come Under the Microscope at City Hall
New Portland leaders are pushing back on the city’s narrative around alternative fuels and their climate benefits.
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Portland Hearings Officer Signs Off on PGE’s Forest Park Utility Plan
The city sided with the utility company over a controversial plan to cut down 400 trees in Portland’s biggest park.
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Oregon Senate Bill Aims to Address Greenwashing
The bill has been criticized as overly broad and difficult to enforce, but environmental advocates say truthful marketing is crucial to addressing the climate crisis.
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The Promises and Perils of TriMet’s Safety Response Team
Former and current staff say the program, which TriMet launched as part of an initiative to reimagine public safety in 2021, is exploitative of employees and hasn’t lived up to its potential.
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Portland Protesters Rally for “Tesla Takedown”
As Tesla stocks tumble, hundreds of people are holding regular protests outside the Portland dealership to protest Elon Musk’s government takeover.
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Climate Advocates Will Appeal the City’s Zenith Decision
A coalition of climate organizations and Portland residents plan to challenge Zenith’s land use approval with the state Land Use Board of Appeals, citing a lack of public process.
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New Council Committee Grapples With Portland’s Slipping Climate Goals
Councilors hope the new Climate, Resilience, and Land Use Committee can help the city reduce carbon emissions and advance environmental justice.
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Portland Sledding Photos With Sound Effects
Sweet jumps, fluorescent ski jackets, and adorable children being dragged around on sleds after the city’s 2025 snowstorm.
