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Sunstone Way Workers Discovered Billboard Campaign During Severance Negotiations
“Who thought this was a good idea?”
Lender Forecloses on Troubled Family Shelter in Gresham
East County Housing LLC got state money to buy the building through a program run by the Oregon Community Foundation.
Who Pays for Sunstone Way’s Billboards?
After WW broke the news of the nonprofit’s closure, several readers wrote in about billboards around town that tout Sunstone Way’s services.
Why Multnomah County Has $4 Billion but Not a Nickel to Spend
We broke down the Multnomah County budget in four charts: two showing how much the county collects and two showing how much it spends.
Nonprofit Shelter Provider Accused of Imprudent Spending Will Close Up Shop
Sunstone Way, the nonprofit shelter provider that was sued by a whistleblower last month, plans to close on July 1, blaming reduced government funding and rising costs.
Sunstone Way Undergoes Routine—but Well-Timed—Investigation by Multnomah County
Sunstone Way, the nonprofit shelter provider sued by a whistleblower alleging profligate spending, is under review by Multnomah County’s Fiscal Compliance Unit.
Tourism Tax Increase to Help Oregon Wildlife Passes State Senate
HB 4134 had become one of the most contentious bills in this year’s short legislative session. It would raise the tax on hotels, Airbnbs and other short-term lodgings from 1.5% to 2.75% and channel new money toward protecting Oregon wildlife.
Binks Knows When You Peep Under a Skirt
The contraption is the brainchild of Binks co-owner Justin Youngers and the late Joe “Tap” Canich, who came in every Thursday at noon to clean the lines in Binks’ taps.
Yamhill Pub Bathrooms Are Worthy of Thatcher-Era Glasgow
The “Yammi” has what might be the most frightening bathrooms in town.
Hotel Tax Increase With Wolf Cash Passes Oregon House and Heads to the Senate
Business leaders say this is no time to make visiting Oregon more expensive.