Pearl District Swaps Tasting Room for Homeless Shelter, and a Big Property Owner Looks to Sell
The neighborhood that gave Portland global buzz is suffering homegrown ailments.
Vega Pederson Asks District Attorney to Release Footage of Library Stabbing, Citing a “Discrepancy”
Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson on Monday requested that District Attorney Nathan Vasquez to release the security footage of a stabbing that took place outside of the troubled Central Library in downtown Portland on August 25.
City Cancels PCEF Bid Solicitation to Comply With Mayor’s DEI Order
The city is cancelling a climate tax application due to Trump's DEI mandate, leaving 90 bidders without answers.
City Begins Search for Permanent City Administrator
A national search for Portland’s first long-term city administrator began Monday, ahead of current administrator Michael Jordan’s retirement at the end of the year.
Pearl District Overnight Shelter Will Open Next Week
The site has seen the fiercest pushback yet to Mayor Keith Wilson’s shelter expansion plan.
OHA Lifts Toxic Algae Bloom Advisory in the Willamette River
The Oregon Health Authority has lifted a health advisory for a toxic algae bloom in the Willamette River, the agency announced today. Levels indicate dogs and pets can still fall ill from toxins.
A New Approach Didn’t Curb the Spread of a Toxic Algae Bloom in the Willamette River
Portlanders are used to steering clear of the emerald-green water that materializes during warmer temperatures. But this year was supposed to be different.
Restaurant Owners Say Red Tape Is Strangling Outdoor Dining
After encouraging their construction, the city of Portland wants a number of elaborate "dining sheds" gone because they block sidewalks and pose fire hazards.
Multnomah County Opens Cooling Centers as Temperatures Near 100 Degrees
Forecasters say the chances of the highs today and tomorrow exceeding 100 degrees are a coin flip.
County and City Unveil New Operations Team to Curb Crime and Drug Use at the Central Library
The use of metal detectors, recommended by the police, are under consideration.