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.
Posted inFall Arts 2023
Why Were So Many Libraries Closed This Summer?
Seven of 19 Multnomah County libraries are currently closed for renovation—here’s why.
Posted inNews
Missing the Forest and the Trees: How City Politics Are Getting in the Way of Portland’s Tree Canopy
Experts say trees play a key role in combating the effects of climate change, but Portland’s convoluted system has led to confusion and neglect.
Posted inNews
2024 Election: Portland City Council Candidates Already Scrambling For Public Campaign Dollars
With new City Council districts confirmed, campaigns are already underway for 12 council seats.
Posted inNews
Low Pay and High Consequences: PSU Adjuncts Say Treatment of Part-Time Instructors Reveals Institutional Problems
Adjunct faculty at Portland State University, currently bargaining for higher wages, say they aren’t being fairly paid for their contribution to Portland’s largest university.
Posted inNews
Long Live Outdoor Dining: Portland Takes Steps to Implement Permanent Street Seating Program
Outdoor dining became popular amongst Portland restaurant owners and customers during the pandemic. The Portland Bureau of Transportation wants to make it a permanent fixture on the streets.
Posted inNews
UPDATED: Charter Reform: District Commission Moving Ahead With Voting Map Combining Sellwood With West Side
The Independent District Commission is expected to vote to approve the Alder map, marking the next step in the city transition.
Posted inCulture
Knot Springs and the Hot Tub Financial Disparity Machine
Visiting Portland’s fanciest spa, or how I learned to stop worrying and love the cold plunge.
Posted inNews
Amid Stifling Heat Wave, Multnomah County Lacks Dedicated Shelter Spaces
Despite 69 heat deaths in 2021 and more suspected deaths this week, cooling centers and resources aren’t guaranteed.