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Portland Offers Blazers a Fully-Funded Arena Renovation, But Will It Be Enough?
In 8-4 vote, City Council sends proposed Moda Center lease terms to Trail Blazers with nearly $400M commitment from city over 20 years
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Controversial Police Initiative Sparks Quarrel Between State and City Elections Officials
Auditor’s Office cites “no credible errors” in response to accusations from petitioners of Community Safety Initiative as initial sampling shows petition falling short of November ballot requirements
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A Budget Fix, a Mayor’s Influence, and the Subtext of That Unsavory Banter Among Councilors
Here’s what was gained and lost in the last-minute maneuver from Portland City Council to save dozens of jobs
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City Sends First Draft Moda Lease Terms To Blazers, To Surprise of Council
Some councilors are frustrated over a process they say has excluded them and backed the city into a financial corner that weakens negotiating power.
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Police Oversight Board Members Say Budget Ordinance Could Erode Public’s Trust in New System
Six members of Portland’s Community Board for Police Accountability caution that a new attempt to raid funds could invite legal trouble.
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Parks and Recreation Interim Director Will Exit at End of June
The bureau has seen two director exits in a year as the city weathers high turnover among its leadership ranks.
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Net Benefits: The Future of Public Tennis in Portland
The US Tennis Association wants to run Portland’s public tennis programs. Advocates say private money will yield benefits, but others are wary.
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Portland City Councilors are Tearing into Mayor Wilson’s Proposed Budget. Here’s What Could Change.
Proposed changes could affect the city’s climate fund, city manager pay, policing, and more.
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Council Budget Talks Highlight Tension Over Proposed PCEF Moda Center Investment
Mayor Keith Wilson has suggested Portland’s Clean Energy Fund can spare $75 million for Moda Center upgrades, but the details are murky.
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Highlights from Portland City Council’s Foie Gras Ban Hearing
The juiciest quotes from 90 minutes of testimony discussing force-fed poultry products.
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Portland City Council Officially Adopts Transportation Utility Fee
The fee will help pay for key road maintenance and safety programs, which have long gone without adequate funding.