Willamette Week

Oregon Members of Congress Ask Mike Pompeo to Discourage Consumption of Dog and Cat Meat in Asian Countries

Oregon members of Congress want Mike Pompeo to discourage the Chinese from eating cats and dogs.

Relations Between Government and the Governed Reached a New Low When Multnomah County Commissioners Fired a Volunteer Panel

At Mutlnomah County, citizen involvement spiraled out of control last year.

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.

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