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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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“We’re Investing for the Long Term”: How the Future of Portland’s Historic Albina District is Coming Together

The 1803 Fund is dedicating $70 million to Albina redevelopment amid a broader period of investment in Portland’s historically Black district.
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It’s been decades since a series of construction projects transformed Portland’s historic Albina district, dismantling the thriving enclave that was once the beating heart of the city’s Black community. Now, years of planning to revitalize the inner North and Northeast Portland district are coming to fruition, bringing hope for Albina’s rebirth—even as questions linger over […]

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Multnomah County Plans Major Surge in Free Preschool Enrollment Next School Year

The county says it’s on track to nearly double the amount of children currently enrolled in its Preschool for All program.
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Multnomah County expects its universal preschool program to see a significant boost in enrollment, starting next fall. On Thursday morning, the county announced plans to offer more than 7,400 Preschool for All seats to early education providers for the 2026-27 school year. If providers take the county up on the offer, it will nearly double […]

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Good Morning, News: Atmospheric River Underway, Beaverton Students Walk Out To Protest ICE, and Trump Is Trying To Buy Love From the Farmers He’s Screwing Over

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If you appreciate the Mercury‘s interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. You can also subscribe and have our papers delivered! Hello and good morning, Portland. It’s rainy, as I’m sure you know. The weather is notable enough today to […]

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Amid Grim Outlook for National Climate Investments, Portland’s Clean Energy Fund Doles Out Nearly $64 Million

PCEF awarded grants to 59 local nonprofits for climate projects. The news comes as the well-endowed program is at risk of being tapped for other city priorities.
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It’s been a tough year for climate work around the country, with the Trump administration slashing funding for programs intended to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate the threats of the climate crisis. But Portland has a secret weapon for local environmental action: The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund, also known as PCEF. To date, […]

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Good Morning, News: Oregon’s Missing Counterterrorism Funds, Tennessee Special Election Triggers Conservative Fear, and Don’t Get Too Mad About Oxford’s Word of the Year

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If you appreciate the Mercury’s interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. You can also subscribe and have our papers delivered! Good morning, Portland! Weather report: Light rain. The Mercury‘s Holiday Drink Week report: Happening. Use the latter as a way […]

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Good Morning, News: Phil Knight Throws Money at Oregon Republicans, McMinnville High Schoolers Stage Anti-ICE Walkout, and Trump’s DOT Suggests Systemic Air Travel Woes Can Be Cured if YOU Show a Little Respect, You Slob

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If you appreciate the Mercury’s interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. You can also subscribe and have our papers delivered! Good morning, Portland! It’s going to be rainy and chilly today, with highs around 48 degrees. My end of November […]

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STREET VIEW: The Art of Riding in the Rain

How to convert from fair weather cyclist to year-round commuter.
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[What follows is one of the many merry articles in the Mercury’s Winter Guide 2025. Find a print copy here, subscribe to get a copy mailed to you here, and if you’re feeling generous this holiday season, support us here.—eds.] Riding your bike in the rain can suck. Still, it’s very possible to maintain your […]

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Portlanders Gather to Mourn and Demand Action on Day of Remembrance for Traffic Crash Victims

People who lost loved ones to traffic violence gathered Sunday at an annual event to honor the lives lost, and encourage others to take action to save lives.
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Joe Stone was 25 when he was hit by a driver while trying to cross the street near his home in 2013. Danielle Sale died in 2010, at the age of 22. Henry Zietlow was 18 when he was killed in a traffic crash in 2019. Seamus DuBarry was just 22 months old when he […]

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Portland City Council Votes to Adopt AI Rental Price-Fixing Software Ban

The proposal to ban algorithmic rental pricing software underwent several revisions to protect the city from lawsuits. City Council approved the ordinance, despite resistance from a few holdouts.
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Updated: November 20: Portland City Council voted Wednesday night to adopt Councilor Angelita Morillo’s proposed AI rental price-fixing ban, with eight councilors in support. In addition to co-sponsors Green, and Koyama Lane, the ordinance was approved by Councilors Dunphy, Avalos, Kanal, Loretta Smith, and Council President Elana Pirtle-Guiney. Clark and Ryan voted no, and Councilors […]

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Good Morning, News: Sad End for Stranded Humpback Whale, Trump Wants to Pull a Jimmy Kimmel on Seth Meyers, and ICE’s Impact on Portland May Have Been Underestimated

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If you appreciate the Mercury‘s interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. You can also subscribe and have our papers delivered!  Good morning, Portland! Weather report: Chilly (high 40s) but maybe with some sun? Enjoy it while it lasts.  Ok, intro over. News time.  […]

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Transportation Funding Bill Opponents Launch Last-Ditch Effort to Halt Tax Increases

Governor Tina Kotek signed a transportation package into law Monday. The same day, a group of opponents filed a petition to refer the bill’s tax increases back to Oregon voters, hoping they’ll reject them. 
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Governor Tina Kotek signed a new state transportation funding package into law on Monday, more than a month after the Oregon Legislature passed the bill during a dramatic, extended special session. Later that day, two state legislators and an anti-tax advocate filed a petition with the state in hopes of sending a referendum on the […]

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