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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.
Taylor Griggs
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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.
Posted inTransportation
Cops, Cameras, and “Safe Systems”: The Debate About Curbing Traffic Violence on Portland’s Streets
Portland continues to experience record-breaking numbers of traffic crash fatalities. With funding and political barriers, what’s the best way to keep people safe on the streets?
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Powell’s Workers, Fed Up With “Poverty Wages,” Move Closer to a Strike
Employees at the world’s largest independent bookstore voted to authorize a future strike, citing stagnant wages that diminish the value they bring to the beloved stores.
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Before Fire, City Inspectors Warned Former Kmart Site Owners of Code Violations
The real estate company co-owned by an NFL team owner was told to board up the outer Northeast Portland property. Now, the company faces a class action lawsuit.
Posted inNews
With Revenue Windfall, Portland Clean Energy Fund Committee Approves Climate Investment Plan
Despite past hiccups, PCEF is now on track to dole out $750 million on carbon cutting projects through 2028.
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Asbestos Found in Northeast Portland Fire Debris, Stoking Neighborhood Health Fears
A fire at a former Kmart building earlier this week spread toxic ash around the neighborhood. Nearby residents say it’s another example of “repeated trauma” at the site.
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Portland Has a New Plan for the Future of Urban Freight
City planners look to cargo bikes, improved rail crossings, and dedicated bike and truck lanes for improved safety and sustainability to move goods around Portland.
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Rogue Commissioners’ Plan to Subvert Voters With New Charter Reform Measure Falls Flat—For Now
Commissioner Dan Ryan backpedals on most of the new policies he and Commissioner Rene Gonzalez promoted in a proposal to overhaul the original charter reform measure—but is more interference with progressive policies on the way?