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Clarification, August 14, 2026 5:03 pm 5:03 pm: This story has been updated to clarify that Tribal consultation could include Oregon's nine federally recognized Tribes, as well as those with ties to the area whose ancestral homelands stretched across the region.
Sacrifice Zone: Oregon’s Fuel Supply Is on Shaky Ground
Clarification, May 21, 2026 11:02 am 11:02 am: A previous version of this story misstated what Wilson's budget proposed using PCEF funding for, related to Avalos 1. The $500,000 in IRP money is for a laundry program, and a trash pickup and encampment assessment program, which does not necessarily lead to the removal of every camp.
Reporting Live (Continued): City Council’s Contentious Budget Meeting
Clarification, April 29, 2026 10:40 am 10:40 am: This story has been edited to clarify that a $200,000 allocation to Portland Metro Chamber and Downtown Clean & Safe is not a new funding proposal, but a continuation of ongoing funding. Edits also clarified that the Home Score Program would not be eliminated, but the city may need to reassess how it can support the program.
Mayor Wilson’s Economic Development Budget Is a Balancing Act of Cuts and Cash Infusion

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