Portland Measure to Cap Campaign Contributions Will Be on the November Ballot

The measure would be a major change for Oregon politics. Oregon is one of the least regulated states in terms of campaign donations.

Good Job, Portland: Only One E-Scooter Has Been Thrown in the Willamette River So Far

Last week, two Silicon Valley startups—Bird and Lime—each dropped off 400 new dockless electronic scooters in Portland. Along with Skip—which has yet to deploy any rides—the companies are the first to be awarded permits in the city’s four-month pilot program.

A New Dream Rises in Portland: A Housing Development Where Everyone Rides the Bus for Free

City Council Candidate Jo Ann Hardesty Wins Support of Two Legislators Who Backed a Rival in Primary

Democratic state representatives Diego Hernandez and Rob Nosse had previously endorsed Andrea Valderrama.

Portland Is on Pace This Year to Charge Citizens More Than a Million Dollars for Public Records

The city doesn’t know the full amount of money it collects from people seeking records.

Murmurs: Multnomah County Prosecutor Takes ICE Job

In other news: School district changes rules after probe.

“Chinga La Migra!” Immigration Protesters Rally at Portland City Hall as ICE Encampment Keeps Growing

Portland police continued to take a hands-off approach to the occupation.

Murmurs: Airbnb Recruits Its Hosts to Lobby Against Portland Tax

In other news: City regulators let real-estate developers use fake names.