The botched Morrison Bridge troubles county candidates.
Deborah Kafoury
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Back Under the Same Roof
Saltzman Discusses Rejoining the City’s Urban Renewal, Housing Agencies
Commissioner Dan Saltzman says he’s discussed rejoining the city’s housing and urban renewal agencies.
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Hall Monitor
Jeff Cogen’s Parting Shots
The resigning county chair leaves a mess on his way out the door.
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Hold the Phone
Why Is Multnomah County Funding Two Suicide Hotlines?
Why is Multnomah County funding two suicide hotlines?
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The Empty Throne
Dan Saltzman Is Housing Commissioner. Or Is It Really Charlie Hales?
Dan Saltzman is the housing commissioner. Or is it actually Charlie Hales?
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An Unsatisfying Answer
Hales’ “Strict” Weeklong Suspension of Policy Aide Immediately Ripped as Too Gentle
Hales’ “strict” weeklong suspension of a policy aide is immediately ripped as too gentle.
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Can You Hear Me Now?
It’s Not that Amanda Fritz Wasn’t Speaking Up. It’s Just that We’re Finally Listening.
It’s not that Amanda Fritz wasn’t speaking up. It’s just that we’re finally listening.
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Why Has Replacing the Sellwood Bridge Taken So Damn Long?
Why has replacing the Sellwood Bridge taken so damn long?
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Sellwood Slip-Up
Mayor Adams Slams Last-Minute Changes to Sellwood Bridge Design
Mayor Adams slams last-minute change to Sellwood Bridge design.
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I’ll Cry If I Want To
Touring the Election Night Parties: Who's Out, Who's In—and Who's Dancing to November
Touring the Election Night parties: Who’s out, who’s in—and who’s dancing to November.
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“Domicile Unknown”
Report: Nearly Every Week, a Death on the Streets
New county report finds, almost every week, someone dies on the streets.
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Spin the Ballot!
Can’t Decide Who Should Be Our Next Mayor? City Commissioners? Attorney General? Don’t Worry: It’s the Mercury’s Endorsement Guide!
It’s the Mercury‘s endorsement cheat sheet! Read it, and then go vote!