Murmurs: Loretta Smith Parachutes Into Sen. Ron Wyden’s Office

In other news: Rent hikes could be capped statewide at 7 percent.

Jo Ann Hardesty Is the First Black Woman Elected to Portland City Council

After a hard-fought City Council race, a historic outcome. A black woman was elected to the Portland City Council.

You’ve Got Your Ballot. Now What? Listen to Our Short Endorsement Podcasts Before Casting Your Votes.

We summarize key Oregon elections in four short podcasts.

WW’s November 2018 Endorsements For Portland City Hall, Multnomah County and Metro

This contest between Jo Ann Hardesty and Loretta Smith promises a historic outcome: the election of the first black woman to the Portland City Council.

The Portland City Council Candidate Who Has Raised Less Money Has More Donations From Small Donors

Analysis by backers of the Portland campaign finance measure shows former legislator Jo Ann Hardesty has raised less money than County Commissioner Loretta Smith, but she gets far more from small donors.

Elevate Inclusive Fund Scores a Big Win With a Portland Software Startup

The exit by RFPIO is a big win for an ambitious investment program.

Baruti Artharee, Former Mayoral Aide at the Center of a Portland City Council Tempest, Responds

“You should be ashamed of yourself,” Artharee wrote to Smith. Artharee was suspended from his job over suggestive comments he publicly made about Smith in 2013.

A Spat Between Portland City Council Candidates Revives Questions About Both