Murmurs: One In, One Pondering
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley is now more than a week past the self-imposed deadline he set in April for announcing whether he will seek a fourth term in 2026.
Readers Respond to Gov. Tina Kotek’s Effort to Scale Back County Preschool Tax
“If Kotek wants to press this again, she might be facing an early end to her political career.”
Avid Cider Company’s Rocket Pop Cider Pops Off Again
Our staff tried the limited edition raspberry, cherry and lime-flavored cider inspired by the patriotic-hue icy treat.
Seasons Eatings: Your Perfect Summer Dinner
Campfire kabobs, tzatziki sauce and peach balsamic toast.
Murmurs: Immigration Arrest Circle Widens
“That scared me when he threatened to break the window and drag me away because it reminded me of the Taliban in Afghanistan.”
Your Roundup of New Movies: Mariska Hargitay Poignantly Tells All About “My Mom Jayne”
What to see and what to skip.
Readers Respond to Governor’s Critique of Preschool for All
Plus: A reader defends Urban Forestry’s regulation team.
Willamette Week Presents: Sounds of Rose City
Our new monthly series highlighting Portland’s local music scene, hosted by Vinny White.
Murmurs: Travel Oregon Reveals CEO’s New Salary
After a week of secrecy, Travel Oregon and its commissioners have revealed what they are paying CEO Todd Davidson to stay on in the top job for one more year after he retires this month.
Your Roundup of New Movies: “Happy Ending” Has as Much Heart as It Does Blood and Guts
What to see and what to skip.
Readers Respond to Friction Between Prosper Portland and City Council
The group text is the new social media. It’s a tempting place to vent, and an easy way to lose your job.
Murmurs: Tree Regulation Stripped From Urban Forestry
The Portland City Council voted last week to move the city’s team of tree regulators from the Urban Forestry division to the centralized permitting office.