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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STREET VIEW: The Art of Riding in the Rain
How to convert from fair weather cyclist to year-round commuter.
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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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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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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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Federal Judge Rules Against Trump, Barring Him from Deploying National Guard to Oregon
The long-awaited ruling, likely to be appealed, dismissed the administration’s case for sending the National Guard to Portland based on protests outside the city’s ICE facility.
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Portlanders Say “Yes” to Parks Levy in Early Special Election Results
The levy would help fund Portland Parks & Recreation services. If not approved, the bureau would face a major budget shortfall.
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“Not a Rubber Stamp”: Portland City Council Questions Settlement in Bike Bill Lawsuit
The plaintiffs and city attorney expected quick agreement over a $6 million settlement. It appears City Council had other ideas.
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Councilor Dan Ryan Breaks From Colleagues, Says “No” to Parks Levy
Ryan, who previously served as the commissioner in charge of Portland’s parks bureau, voted in July to refer the parks levy measure to voters. He now says he can’t support it.