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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CAT in Crisis: Financial Trouble Threatens Future of Portland’s Community Alliance of Tenants
The nearly three-decade old nonprofit plans to lay off most staffers until it secures more resources. Employees say the problem goes even deeper, alleging mismanagement and union-busting.
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Without Tolling Revenue, ODOT Puts the Brakes on Two Portland-Area Freeway Projects
As state transportation agency stretches to find funding alternatives, watchdogs rejoice over reevaluation of plans to widen I-205 and I-5.
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Skaters Renew Pressure on Portland City Leaders to Build Steel Bridge Skatepark
With a quarter million dollars for design from Prosper Portland set aside, skatepark advocates say new park could play key role in downtown revitalization.
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Multnomah County to Sue Big Oil for Billions for Their Role In Deadly Heat Dome Event
Multnomah County Commissioners voted today to file a lawsuit against fossil fuel companies for their role in the climate crisis and deadly 2021 heat dome.
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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.