Oregon’s short 2016 legislative session could see some emergency action for the state’s housing crisis.
City
2015 Was Importantโand Messy
The Mercury‘s definitive rundown of the year that was.
The City Says It’s Divesting from Fossil Fuels. That’s Not True.
In fact, we don’t plan to stop supporting oil companies any time soon.
The Backers of a Vancouver Oil Terminal Are Being Accused of Fudging Their Numbers
And they’re refusing to set the record straight.
A New Hope for Affordable Housing
Advocates are hoping Oregon lifts the ban on inclusionary zoning in 2016.
Think Portland’s Homelessness Problem Is Bad?
Talk to the mayors of other West Coast cities.
A Portland University Wants Federal Permission to Ban Transgender Students
And recent history suggests it’ll probably get it.
Some of Portland’s Lowest-Paid Workers Want a Raise
And they say Mayor Charlie Hales promised them one.
Say Goodbye to Two Pieces of Portland History
Two historic downtown buildings could come down thanks to a loophole in city code.
The Group That’s Supposed to Help Portland Reform Its Police Can’t Stop Infighting
Now one cop is trying to get three members kicked out.
A Heartfelt Letter Convinced One Family to Sell Their Home. Now It’s An Airbnb.
Welcome to the future!
The Worldโs Most Sustainable High-Rise Construction Material Isโฆ Wood?
Wooden high-rises could help with Portland’s affordable housing crisis.
