Recent Articles
City Council to Overturn Hearings Officer's Approval of PGE Forest Park PlanÂ
All 12 members of the council indicated they would reject the plan at an appellate hearing last week. Their decision underscores the broader implications of the utility project to people on both sides of the issue.
Update: Using K9, Tear Gas, and Robots, Police Arrest Man Involved in Previous Standoff
Following crisis negotiations that ended without arrest earlier in the week, police returned to NW Portland for a tense arrest of an unhoused man with warrants.
Does a “Big Tent” Approach to Labor Include Police Unions?Â
The Portland Police Association’s bid to join the Northwest Oregon Labor Council has sparked backlash.
At a Massive “Hands Off” Rally, Portlanders Protest Trump From All AnglesÂ
On April 5, protesters took to the streets in cities across the US. Portland’s event showed the diversity of opinions in the anti-Trump movement.
Metro Says “Yes” To ODOT's I-5 Plan
The agency plans to begin construction on the Rose Quarter project this summer, but doesn’t have the funding for the entire $1.5-1.9 billion plan.
ODOT Wants To Start Building The I-5 Rose Quarter Project—With Only Enough Money for Half of ItÂ
Critics are skeptical the transportation agency will fulfill its promise to reconnect the Albina neighborhood with caps over I-5.
Portland Preps for New, “Toes-in-the-Water” Riverfront Park
The waterfront bowl south of the Hawthorne Bridge is set for redevelopment, giving Portland another access point to the Willamette River.
Steel Bridge Skatepark Rolls Forward After Major Land Swap Approval
A land transfer between the state and city is officially in motion, putting the long-awaited Portland skatepark closer than ever to actualization.
Fueling Portland’s Future: Renewable Fuels Come Under the Microscope at City Hall
New Portland leaders are pushing back on the city’s narrative around alternative fuels and their climate benefits.
Portland Hearings Officer Signs Off on PGE's Forest Park Utility Plan
The city sided with the utility company over a controversial plan to cut down 400 trees in Portland's biggest park.
Oregon Senate Bill Aims to Address Greenwashing
The bill has been criticized as overly broad and difficult to enforce, but environmental advocates say truthful marketing is crucial to addressing the climate crisis.
The Promises and Perils of TriMet’s Safety Response Team
Former and current staff say the program, which TriMet launched as part of an initiative to reimagine public safety in 2021, is exploitative of employees and hasn’t lived up to its potential.
Portland Protesters Rally for “Tesla Takedown”
As Tesla stocks tumble, hundreds of people are holding regular protests outside the Portland dealership to protest Elon Musk’s government takeover.
Climate Advocates Will Appeal the City’s Zenith DecisionÂ
A coalition of climate organizations and Portland residents plan to challenge Zenith’s land use approval with the state Land Use Board of Appeals, citing a lack of public process.
New Council Committee Grapples With Portland’s Slipping Climate Goals
Councilors hope the new Climate, Resilience, and Land Use Committee can help the city reduce carbon emissions and advance environmental justice.
Portland Sledding Photos With Sound Effects
Sweet jumps, fluorescent ski jackets, and adorable children being dragged around on sleds after the city's 2025 snowstorm.
Proposed Legislation Threatens Oregon’s Plan to Reduce Diesel Truck Emissions
Some truck manufacturers say they can’t meet requirements under the state’s Advanced Clean Trucks rule and need more time. Climate advocates say the regulation is feasible and important.
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