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Volunteers Sue Portland City Hall Over Requiring Permits to Serve Free Hot Soup

Food service to homeless in downtown Director Park drew the ire of nearby businesses and led to the rule change.

Emails Show Portland Businesses Wanted Homeless Meal Service Gone From a Downtown Park

Newly obtained emails show the city’s crackdown on free meals in a downtown park, couched as a sanitation and regulatory measure, followed significant pressure from nearby businesses and trade associations.

New Portland Rules Could Abolish Free Hot Soup for Homeless People in Director Park

Parks officials say they don’t want to end the food handouts—just make sure they follow rules.

Two Protests Over KGW's Interview With Joel Magid Are Planned for Today

Following an uproar on social media, KGW removed the video from its site and apologized for the “insensitive comments.” But that hasn’t gone far enough for some.

Portland State University & the South Park Blocks

The South Park Blocks look like someone transplanted a Midwestern college campus into the heart of Portland.

Play in Portland's Best Urban Parks

Portland is one of the greenest cities in the United States.

Willamette Week

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