The City And a Nonprofit Argue Over What Success Looks Like At a Tiny Pod Village
The city and a pod village operator argue over what success looks like at one of the city's safe rest villages.
Employment Program for Homeless People Halved in County Chair’s Proposed Budget
Proponents say they’re puzzled because jobs can lead to permanent housing.
An Oregon Senate Bill Would Make Tech Giants Share Their Wealth With the News Business
SB 686, drawing on a concept that has been piloted in California, Canada and Australia, would require the big tech companies to pony up a share of what they earn in Oregon to a third-party administrator.
Murmurs: Teachers’ Union Tells Labor Coalition to Reject Police
In other news: Whistleblower sues forestry department.
WW’s May 2025 Endorsements
Fixing what’s broken in this country starts at home—and the choices we make in this election will impact young people who will be around long after MAGA hats are a historical artifact.
Longtime Neighborhood Advocate Moses Ross Dies
Ross was relentlessly positive and kind, even while navigating an often difficult relationship between the city and the Southwest Portland neighborhood.
Tensions Rise at OPB After Three Top Editors Engaged in Group Chat Critical of New CEO
At an early April all-staff meeting, a senior OPB editor inadvertently screen-shared a Slack channel conversation in which three top OPB editors exchanged candid—and unflattering— views about new CEO Rachel Smolkin.
Portland School Board Member Says District Must Answer Questions About Its Bond
In a public statement, School Board member Julia Brim-Edwards says the bond should provide specific details on seismic upgrades and answer to the district’s Native community.
Portland Metro Chamber and Two Social Justice Nonprofits Urge City to Leave Climate Tax Untouched
Three unlikely allies link arms to defend the city’s climate tax from city councilors’ policy ideas.
Teachers’ Union Writes Letter to Labor Coalition Opposing Police Union Membership
The Portland Association of Teachers said they won’t join the labor coalition if the Portland Police Association does.
Readers Respond to the Costs Underlying the Portland Public Schools Bond
A price tag approaching half a billion dollars to rebuild a high school can trigger a wave of buyer’s remorse.
PPS Superintendent Says Rebuilt High Schools Could Have Several Uses
Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong responds to WW’s question about what happens if enrollment doesn’t rebound. Watch the video.
Lawmakers Spar With BOLI Over Wages on Housing Jobs
Deputy legislative counsel says the labor commissioner has more leeway to reduce costs than she thinks.
Are There Any Rules About What You Can Sell Under the Name “Whiskey”?
Blended whiskey is required to be just 20% actual (i.e., straight) whiskey—the rest is up to you!
PGE’s CEO Makes Last-Minute Appearance at Trial Over Disputed Fishing Platform at Willamette Falls
PGE's Maria Pope was not on the witness list but appeared to rebut Grand Ronde’s version of a pivotal meeting.