Taylor Griggs

Taylor Griggs

Taylor Griggs is Portland Mercury's news reporter. She is interested in all of your ideas, comments and concerns, but 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.

Recent Articles

City Council to Overturn Hearings Officer's Approval of PGE Forest Park Plan 

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? 

The Portland Police Association’s bid to join the Northwest Oregon Labor Council has sparked backlash.

News Apr 6 8:30 PM

At a Massive “Hands Off” Rally, Portlanders Protest Trump From All Angles 

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. 

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News Apr 1 3:30 PM

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.

News Mar 31 6:10 PM

ODOT Wants To Start Building The I-5 Rose Quarter Project—With Only Enough Money for Half of It 

Critics are skeptical the transportation agency will fulfill its promise to reconnect the Albina neighborhood with caps over I-5. 

News Mar 21 4:45 PM

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. 

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News Mar 20 5:00 PM

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. 

News Mar 12 10:00 PM

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. 

News Mar 11 10:45 AM

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.

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News Mar 7 5:15 PM

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.

News Mar 6 1:00 PM

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.

News Mar 4 3:20 PM

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.

News Feb 24 4:45 PM

Climate Advocates Will Appeal the City’s Zenith Decision 

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. 

News Feb 17 12:00 PM

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.

Photo Feb 14 2:00 PM

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.

News Feb 7 12:00 PM

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.