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After Years of Grant Discordance, Portland Adopts Centralized Policy for Doling Out Funds
Dan Ryan says the city’s process for funding nonprofits is “messy and decentralized.” He hopes a new unified policy will help straighten things out.
Carson Ellis Draws a Snapshot of Old Portland
A new book from the beloved local illustrator also captures her “bickering but inseparable friendship” with future husband Decemberists frontman Colin Meloy.
Meet Your Portland 2024 Mayoral Candidates
Here's who wants to be Portland's next mayor.
Thousands of Fred Meyer Employees Go On Strike Through Labor Day Weekend
The Unfair Labor Practice strike, planned to continue until Sept. 3, comes amid FTC hearings over a merger between Albertsons and Fred Meyer's parent company, Kroger.
De-Paving Paradise
After years of pop-up block parties and meetings with the city, a nonprofit will de-pave and revegetate a dangerous intersection on SE Sandy Boulevard.
STREET VIEW: The Past, Present, and Future of Sandy Boulevard
Sandy Blvd needs work. But it has good bones, and a rich, fascinating history.
TriMet Board Members Say They Do Ride Public Transit (But It’s Unclear How Often)
Updated records from TriMet paint a fuzzy picture about board members’ transit use, but still suggest infrequent ridership.
KOIN TV Workers Allege Outrageous Union-Busting Tactics from Management
Even after a recent federal court order mandated KOIN owners to bargain with the union, they’ve refused to come to the table.
Meet the Portland City Council Candidates: District 1
These candidates are running in the district encompassing East Portland.
Majority of TriMet Board Members Don't Ride Public Transit
Four out of seven board members never tapped their TriMet ID cards last year, records show. One critic says it makes the members unfit to serve.
STREET VIEW: Is the Central Eastside Good Now?
Okay, the area has always had its charms. But thanks to new bike infrastructure and a vision for the future, it's getting a lot better.
At a Critical Point for the I-5 Rose Quarter Plan, ODOT Critics Urge Feds Against Funding the Freeway Expansion
ODOT is up for a major federal grant to expand and cap I-5 through Portland’s Rose Quarter. In letters to USDOT, environmental and transportation advocates lay out their opposition.
Oregon Nabs $200 Million EPA Grant to Help Meet State Climate Goals
The federal grant money will allow the state to expand electric car and truck incentive programs, encourage eco-friendly construction, and more.
Portland’s Summers Are Getting Dangerously Hot. More Trees Could Save Lives.
Amid a push for "shade equity," the city commits to planting more trees in Portland's least-leafy neighborhoods.
Here's Who's Running for Portland City Council in 2024
As the city gears up for a new government structure and a 12-person council, candidates are in the thick of campaign season for a pivotal November election.
Meet the Portland City Council Candidates: District 2
These candidates are running in the district located in North and Northeast Portland.
After Years of Stigma and Advocacy, a Willamette River Renaissance
A years-long push to increase access to the Willamette is paying off as more Portlanders turn to the river for recreation. Advocates say their work isn’t done yet.
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