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If Ted Wheeler Resigns, Who Takes Over as Acting Mayor?

If the mayor of Portland quits, not only do we not have that mayor to kick around anymore, we don’t have any mayor to kick around at all.

What Are the Medical Conditions That Make It So Impossible to Wear a Mask?

You can avoid the horror of donning that death-dealing mask by simply calling the establishment ahead of time and requesting a “reasonable modification” to their mask policy.

Do “Stand Your Ground” Laws Apply Against Federal Agents?

While you may have a legal right to stand your ground, winning the argument is cold comfort if you’re dead.

I’ve Been Driving With Expired Tags Since May. How Long Until I Have to Visit the DMV?

It was obvious that this honeymoon wouldn’t last.

Do We Really Need Those Ominous Signs Warning Us That Buildings Will Crumble in an Earthquake?

A federal judge found that the signs violated building owners’ First Amendment rights.

What Would Actually Be Required to Abolish the Portland Police Bureau?

Frankly, a miracle.

Is the Oregon State Song Racist?

If you think I’m reading too much into this, you may not realize just how racist 1920s Oregon was.

Commuters Aren’t Commuting. Has COVID-19 Halted Climate Change?

This entire global disruption was just enough to get us to—maybe—hit our carbon targets for one year.

Where Did All the Tall Bikes Go?

What happened? Portland’s housing costs went bonkers.

Shouldn’t More People Be Wearing Face Masks While Walking Their Dogs?

Actually, no: There are lots of situations where skipping the mask is perfectly fine.

Willamette Week

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