Willamette Week

Portland Police Chief Danielle Outlaw’s Provocative Statements on Talk Radio Pit Her Against Leftist Protesters

But what do city officials and other stakeholders think?

Portland’s Affordable Housing Includes 2,090 Units in Buildings That Would Crumble in a Big Earthquake

It appears that new safety requirements pose a problem for the city’s own finances.

Uber and Lyft Driver Rally Sparks Debate Over Whether Ride-Hailing Company Drivers Need Formal Representation

Around 70 Lyft and Uber drivers and Oregon AFL-CIO labor union supporters rallied outside of City Hall Monday to air grievances over what they say are poor working conditions.

Portland Uber and Lyft Drivers Plan Rally At City Hall To Demand Better Working Conditions

The coalition wants a new board dedicated to protecting ride-hailing company drivers.

WW’s May 2018 Portland City Council Endorsements

No matter who gets sworn in next January, the dynamics of City Hall will change. First, a brief ode to City Commissioner Dan Saltzman, who is retiring after 20 years of often unheralded service.

Campaign Contribution of the Week: Terry Bean Donates in a Law Enforcement Race

Candidate for Washington County District Attorney accepts contribution from Terry Bean.

Mayor Ted Wheeler Asked Citizens to Lobby for More Cops. We Asked Candidates to Say Yes or No.

Our question: Do you support increasing the Portland Police Bureau’s budget so the city can hire 93 more officers?

Poll: Most Portland Voters Want Uber and Lyft to Stick Around

The poll question is not in line with the regulations currently contemplated at Portland City Hall.

East Portland is Getting an Aerial Tree Walk

Leach Botanical Garden is East Portland’s little gem. It’s 16 tranquil acres along Johnson Creek—home to over 1,000 species of plants.

One Man Leads the Pack in Portland Campaign Donations. But What Office Is He Seeking?

Stuart Emmons hasn’t declared which race he’s running in. But he keeps raking in dollars.

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