Worldwide Travel Highlights Unusual Campaign Spending by Former Oregon House Majority Leader Jennifer Williamson

Williamson was the leading Democratic contender in the secretary of state’s race, until her decision to quit earlier today.

Rachel Monahan and Nigel Jaquiss
February 10

Bridgeton, upper right bank. (Henry Cromett)

Federal Officials Fear Devastating Floods Along the Columbia River. Residents Fear a Wall Through Their Neighborhood.

The feds’ $158 million plan to shore up Portland’s levees doesn’t please everybody.

Piper Crowell Swooshes Into the Mayor’s Race: “My Approach Would Produce a Different Result”

In an interview, we found Crowell optimistic and passionate, but difficult to pin down on policy specifics.

A Lawsuit Describes Horrid Conditions Above Mary’s Club, in the Heart of Downtown Portland

The Stewart Hotel is both a relic of a bygone Portland and a desperately needed home for low-income Portlanders.

Portland State University invited Dr. Daymond Gleen for MLK Week

Murmurs: QAnon Spotted at Capitol Rally

In other news: Rep. Greg Smith crosses the aisle.

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Readers Respond to Colin O’Brady’s Antarctic Record Being Questioned

At a Tearful Celebration of Commissioner Nick Fish’s Life, Past and Current Electeds Pay Tribute

Portland Business Alliance Is Fighting Against a Tax on High-Income Households to Fund Homeless Services

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Do We Have to Keep Calling Him “Ambassador Gordon Sondland” Forever?

Two Rumored Entrants for Oregon Secretary of State Indicate They’ll Stay Out of the Race

Oregon Legislators Have Rejected a Bill That Would Have Regulated the Home Delivery of Alcohol

Michael Avenatti Is Found Guilty of Trying to Extort Millions from Nike

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Do We Have to Keep Calling Him “Ambassador Gordon Sondland” Forever?

Yep. Former ambassadors are entitled by the conventions of etiquette to retain their titles for life.

Readers Respond to Colin O’Brady’s Antarctic Record Being Questioned

“I don’t really see the problem. He did a thing and it was difficult."