Home Forward CEO Resigns Amid Scrutiny Over Travel
The housing authority announced Ivory Matthews’ departure Wednesday morning.
Second Run Portland: Reality Be Damned
This month, two theaters present surreal screening series, and Björk appears in an atmospheric witchcraft fantasy.
The Mercury’s Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for April 27-May 3
This week: blooming lilacs, dog comedy, and peril in Bikini Bottom.
Frederick Wiseman’s Close-Up
A six-day, round-the-clock film marathon underscores the documentarian’s deep impact.
Council Grills City Administrators About Unbudgeted Housing Funds During First Oversight Hearing
Despite claims of renewed transparency, new records show city leadership was told not to accept requests from councilors regarding current budget talks.
Portland Moves To Shake Up Transportation Funding With New Utility Fee
Portland City Council is expected to adopt the new fee to pay for road maintenance. It’s a plan that’s years in the making.
Kicked to the Curb: Substance Abuse Patients Ordered to Leave As Treatment Center Abruptly Closes
Without warning, an inpatient drug treatment facility temporarily shuttered, leaving nearly 50 women scrambling for a place to go. For some, the knee-jerk decision cost them their sobriety.
With Portland Public Schools’ Budget in Peril, All Eyes Are on State Leaders
Oregon legislators say they need to see improved outcomes before schools get more funding. Parents and teachers say education funding levels are setting kids up to fail.
Getting High on Her Own Supply
For FKA twigs, dancing is just as important as singing on her Body High Tour.
Women’s Treatment Center Announces Permanent Closure After Abruptly Halting Services
Amid mounting operating expenses and a sudden closure that triggered complaints to the state, Volunteers of America Oregon says it will shut down the women’s inpatient facility and lay off all staff.
Lloyd Center Mall Announces Official Closing Date in Portland
Closure of the mall arrives despite a vocal effort to “Save Lloyd.”
Ethics Commission Fines Homelessness Influencer Over State Violations
Kevin Dahlgren used his position as a city employee for personal gain. The state penalty stems from a previous felony plea.
Nice Time Makes Nice Pasta, Indeed
This Hawthorne food cart cranks out handmade pasta with Korean-Italian flair.
Advocates Reject Zenith Energy Investigation in Letter Delivered to Mayor’s Office
An “artificially narrowed scope” predetermined the outcome of city-led investigation, letter says.
Leaving the Station: TriMet Retires Its Oldest MAX Trains
Portlanders say “so long” to the MAX Type 1 train cars.
Ethics Commission Dismisses Complaints Over Peacocks’ Legal Representation
Whether progressive caucus members violated ethics law during a retreat is still unclear. Attorney says the decision represents a bulwark for local democracy.