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Portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

Should Portlanders Pay Hundreds of Millions for a Refurbished Moda Center? City Councilors Say "Not So Fast" - Portland Mercury

Oregon Legislature approved $365 million for Moda Center renovations, contingent on Blazers staying in Portland under new ownership.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Good Morning, News: Trump Administration Appeals Portland Tear Gas Ban, Oregon's Republican Legislators Aren't Showing up for Work, and National Counterterrorism Center Director Resigns Over Iran War

The Trump administration appeals a federal judge's order restricting tear gas use against protesters outside Portland's ICE building, citing bodily integrity violations in nearby residential areas.
Arts
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
6 months ago

The Big Re/Think seeks to advocate for the arts, culture, and humanities * Oregon ArtsWatch

Oregon arts and cultural nonprofits are being asked to identify needs through The Big Re/Think to shape a unified advocacy agenda for support at the 2027 Legislature.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
7 months ago

Good Morning, News: A (Small and Necessary) Fee Increase at Oregon State Parks, Slow Down in Lake Oswego, and Donald Trump is Still Alive

Portland's local journalism and events rely on reader support; state legislative voting is delayed and some Oregon state parks will begin charging day-use parking fees.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
10 months ago

Good Morning, News: Portland Judge vs. ICE Barbie, Good/Bad News for Sean Combs, and Could We Get More "Dame Time"?

U.S. District Judge orders release of asylum seeker kidnapped by ICE due to lack of evidence.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
10 months ago

Good Morning, News: Oregon Lawmakers Bungle Transpo Bill, Shooter Ambushes Firefighters, and PDX Ranked #1 Bay-beeeee!

The Portland Mercury calls for community support for journalism.
Portland experiences its warmest day of the week with various events recommended.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
10 months ago

Good Morning, News: US Supreme Court Majority Cowards, Queer Youth Crisis Phone Lines in Crisis, and Oregon Legislature Final Exam Cram

The Oregon legislative session is concluding with several significant bills being passed, including ones on transportation, public defense, and utility rate caps.
Portland
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
10 months ago

As Oregon Legislature session nears an end, arts and cultural bills await final action * Oregon ArtsWatch

Oregon Legislature considers significant one-time funding for key arts organizations.
HB 5006 targets broad support for arts and cultural initiatives across Oregon.
Legislation to combine arts agencies remains awaiting a vote before the session ends.
fromPortland Mercury
11 months ago

Advocates, Transit Agencies Say Oregon Legislators' Transportation Package Proposal Falls Short

"I've had to rely more and more on my young children and my husband just to get where I need to go. That is not right," Perez said.
Alternative transportation
Portland
fromPortlandTribune.com
1 year ago

TriMet warns of budget deficit, service cuts without tax increase

TriMet may face service cuts and budget issues without increased transit tax funding by the expected timeline.
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