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The Portland Thorns Are Chasing the Playoffs — and Consistency
The team has the chance to host games in the postseason, but they have to stay in the top 4
There is a lot about soccer that makes it different from any other sport, but one thing that always stands out is that some of the biggest moments are in response to potential. Scoring a goal will always get the strongest celebration, but fans spend a lot of those 90-plus minutes reacting to what might…
“Weaponized Charges of Antisemitism”: Human Rights Advocates Reject Councilors’ Characterizations of Investment Policy
Eric Zimmerman claimed progressive councilors’ efforts to divest from companies supporting global human rights abuses is antisemitic. Human rights advocates are crying foul.
A Battle Over Growth Threatens the Fabric of a Small Oregon City
As data centers proliferate, residents in North Plains tried to prevent an urban growth boundary expansion. They were met with new state legislation that exempts the major land use decision from being blocked by voter referendums.
Pearl District, NW Examiner Cancel Forum After Brushing Up Against Elections Law Violations
The City Attorney’s office says neighborhood association candidate events must be impartial. Excluding candidates runs afoul of state and federal requirements for nonprofits.
Eugene Voters to Weigh Clean Energy Fund Modeled After PCEF
The Portland Clean Energy Fund has inspired a similar ballot initiative in Oregon’s second-largest city—and similar opponents.
Will Billboard Attacks Be Enough to Oust Portland’s Progressives?
A smattering of new PACs are focused on billboards to influence the upcoming election. The main organizer behind them doesn’t appear to be running the ship.
Mayor Wilson Rams Through Massive Fossil Fuel Deal in Second-Ever Tie-Breaking Vote
Despite the public’s deafening calls for stronger enforcement measures, ISQ will take over Zenith Energy’s role at the controversial CEI Hub with no additional changes.
State Complaints Allege Portland Police Chief Broke State Rules Prohibiting Political Activity
New complaints ask state elections office to investigate whether Chief Bob Day is using his position and influence to try to unseat a city councilor.
Councilors’ Proposal Would Make Mega-Corporations Pay to Address Inequality, Budget Woes
The “Fair Share Tax” would tweak an existing business tax, bringing in tens of millions annually—while cutting those taxes altogether for 18,000 small Portland businesses.
In Portland, Violence Interrupters Struggle to Keep a Steady Foothold
Funding cuts have threatened the work of community groups that work outside of law enforcement to support crime victims and prevent more violence.
Portland Comedian Nariko Ott Has Died at Age 46
The Rose City’s comedy community is devastated by this shocking loss.
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