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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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Queer Eye for the Pedalpalooza Ride

Portland leads the way in welcoming riders of all genders and sexualities.
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[Find the Mercury‘s Queer Guide in print—available in more than 500 spots citywide!—eds.] Despite the campy spandex uniform worn by those truly dedicated to the sport, cycling still has a reputation for having a certain straight guy “bro” quality that can make it intimidating for non-men and queer folks to get involved. But in Portland, […]

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Good Morning, News: New Mayoral Candidate, Traffic Camera Vandal Caught, and Hot Dog Eating Contest Drama

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The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support!  GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! It’s going to be sunny for the rest of […]

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STREET VIEW: Biketown for Who?

Portland deserves a better bike share program.
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At the end of May, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) announced upcoming adjustments to Biketown, the city’s Nike-branded bike share program. The changes involve cuts to Biketown for All: the popular, critical component of the bike share system that has allowed thousands of low-income Portlanders to temporarily rent electric bikes, essentially free of charge.  […]

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Good Morning, News: Fleet Week Begins, Boeing Spacecraft Launch, and Oregon Has a Major Pharmacy Problem

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The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support!  GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! Today the weather is set to be sunny with temps in the […]

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Good Morning, News: Dexter’s Donors, Disney Workers Unionize (But Mercedes Workers Don’t), and GET OUT THE VOTE!

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The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! If you’re a real Mercuryhead, you might be pretty confused right now. Me, […]

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As Maxine Dexter Touts Progressive Values, Conservative Donors are Flooding Her Campaign Coffers

With the election to determine who will take over Oregon’s 3rd House District just days away, will Maxine Dexter’s flood of opaque donations impact the race?
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Kevin Foster contributed to this story.  Over the past two weeks, it’s become clear that Maxine Dexter’s campaign to represent Oregon’s 3rd Congressional District in the United States House has been the beneficiary of millions in donations from political action committees (PACs) with unknown contributors.  Dexter’s campaign has also received hundreds of thousands of dollars […]

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Good Morning, News: ODOT Lawsuit, Cops in Court, and Ben & Jerry’s for President

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The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support!  GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! We’re on for sunny skies and warm weather again today, […]

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Portland Transportation and Climate Groups Sue Over I-5 Expansion Plan

The five plaintiffs say the Oregon Department of Transportation’s I-5 Rose Quarter project goes against city and regional climate plans. They also say it’s a bad way to spend $1.9 billion.
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The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has spent the better part of the last decade trying to change the public narrative about its plan to expand I-5 through Portland’s Rose Quarter. A new lawsuit, filed last Friday by five local environmental and transportation safety advocacy organizations, is just the latest indication ODOT’s efforts haven’t worked.  […]

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Portland Japanese Garden Employees Announce Union

After employees revealed glaring pay disparity and racially insensitive behavior, they hope union representation will alleviate workplace concerns.
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Portland Japanese Garden employees say they love the work they do, but they need to see change in the workplace in order to continue serving the community at one of Portland’s most beloved destinations.  On April 22, employees from the Japanese Garden’s cafe and gift shop announced their intent to unionize with Laborers’ International Union […]

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Industrial Northwest Redevelopment Plan Includes Streetcar Extension and Housing

The Montgomery Park Area draft plan envisions a new neighborhood in an underutilized part of the city.
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Northwest Portland has seen significant changes over the last several decades. The Pearl District and Slabtown neighborhoods, formerly dominated by industry, are now some of the city’s chicest enclaves—with an impressive number of affordable housing developments and public transit options to boot.  But Northwest Portland’s transformative projects have mostly remained south of NW Vaughn Street, […]

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Good Morning, News: Dark Money for Dexter, Big Business v. Bike Lane, and Brain Worms

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The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! The weather is going to be PERFECT today: About 70 […]

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STREET VIEW: Paying for the Pavement

Portland’s gas tax is a cheap price to pay for all the costs of driving a car.
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There’s been some anxious energy surrounding Portland’s 10-cent gas tax, which is on the ballot for renewal in the upcoming primary election. The tax funds the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) Fixing Our Streets maintenance program, going toward street paving and safety projects like traffic signals, sidewalk installation and repair, and street lighting. And given […]

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