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Posted inClimate Issue 2026

Working for the Planet

Programs like Connecting Canopies and Climate Jobs Oregon strive to make jobs in sustainability sustainable for workers.
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This is one of many articles in the Mercury’s 2026 Climate Issue. Find a print copy here, subscribe to get a copy mailed to you here, and if you’re feeling generous and want to keep these types of articles coming, support us here.—eds. Creating a greener future requires work—and workers. Climate and labor advocates have […]

Posted inClimate Issue 2026

Sacrifice Zone: Oregon’s Fuel Supply Is on Shaky Ground

The Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub on the Willamette River is a disaster waiting to happen. Advocates want local officials to prioritize safety.
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This is one of many articles in the Mercury’s 2026 Climate Issue. Find a print copy here, subscribe to get a copy mailed to you here, and if you’re feeling generous and want to keep these types of articles coming, support us here.—eds. An industrial sacrifice zone rests in a remarkable place on the west […]

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E-Bike Town

Portland recently launched an e-bike rebate program. The Mercury rode with some recipients to hear their stories.
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Earlier this summer, Sabrina Taylor picked up her new electric bike, purchased with a rebate through the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund’s (PCEF) new e-bike incentive program. Not long after, she received a wellness check from one of her neighbors, who noticed Taylor’s car was collecting dust after sitting parked for more than a […]

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Good Morning, News: Oregonians Push Back On ICE, Trump Fires Election Commissioners, and Moda Center Handouts

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If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution to the Mercury, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Good Morning, Portland! It looks like we have a sunny weekend ahead of us with temperatures in the high 70s and low 80s. Enjoy! Let’s […]

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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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If Mayor Keith Wilson wants to allocate clean energy fund dollars to renovate the Moda Center, he’ll have to go through Portland City Council first. And it’s not clear if they’re going to let him.  Earlier this year, amid a fervor to ensure Portland Trail Blazers’ new owner Tom Dundon keeps the basketball team in […]

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Mayor Wilson’s Economic Development Budget Is a Balancing Act of Cuts and Cash Infusion

Climate programs, Prosper Portland, and tree permitting slated for cutbacks while graffiti abatement and Metro Chamber marketing could see a boost
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“Tough choices” is public officials’ shorthand for this year’s budget cycle. In Portland’s Community and Economic Development service area, the mayor and his administrators have turned to cutting social programs and staff to balance a proposed $1.24 billion budget for the service area’s bureaus. This service area—which could see a 7 percent budget cut this […]

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