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 inNews
In Last-Minute Amendment, Oregon Lawmakers Propose $1 Billion For I-5 Bridge Replacement Project
Critics say the budget for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program is skyrocketing too quickly, leaving funding for other services in jeopardy.
Posted inPolitics
Portland’s Charter Reform is Moving Full Steam Ahead
Elected leaders would make at least $140K under new salary proposals, while draft voting district maps draw concern over geographic splits.
Posted inTransportation
Four-Month Pause on MAX Red Line Service to PDX Starts This Weekend
TriMet plans shuttle service from Gateway Transit Center to the airport, but asks passengers to plan extra time in their commute.
Posted inEnvironment
Climate Activists To Protest Zenith Oil Along the Willamette River
The demonstration is the latest effort to get the oil transport company’s permits reversed at the local and state level.
Posted inNews
Freight Train Pain: City Will Study Solutions for Frequently Blocked Eastside Railroad Crossings
Portlanders have griped about problematic railroad crossings in the Central Eastside for years. Now, a federal grant will allow the city to work on fixes.
Posted inNews
Pedalpalooza, Portland’s Summer-Long Bike Festival, Begins This Week
A Thursday evening kickoff ride will herald the annual bike festivities.
Posted inNews
“PBOT Is on Life Support”: Inside Portland’s Transportation Budget Crisis
An 11th-hour city budget amendment proposed by Mayor Ted Wheeler has revealed the depths of the transportation bureau’s woes.