Murmurs: Kotek Wants to Bolster DEQ’s Authority

In other news: Vaccines for most by April 21.

Readers Respond to the Prospects of Downtown Portland

“We literally boarded everything up in March. It’s been that way since March! It’s not ‘riots,’ it’s not ‘protests,’ it’s the fucking global pandemic.”

Portland City Council Will Consider Waiving Design Review for Pioneer Place Security Gates

Pioneer Place Wants to Install New Security Gates. City Approval Could Take Up to 103 Days.

When Portland Police Face Off With Protesters, Sergio Olmos Is There—With a Video Camera

For five consecutive nights, he’s been at the front lines. If he’s lucky, he gets four hours of sleep a night.

Downtown Portland: Your Home for the Holidays

Visiting Downtown Portland is the best way to enjoy the holidays! There’s something the whole family can enjoy. No need to pick just one activity- there are tons of PDX Pop-Up Shops, a Japanese book store, and did we mention the 75-foot tall Christmas tree! Grab your friends and family and head over to Downtown Portland to see how Rose City celebrates the holidays!

Trimet Will Close Three MAX Stations in Downtown Portland Next March, Shaving Three Minutes Off Commutes

TriMet says the closures are a part of their efforts to speed up MAX transit and shorten commute times.

A World-Famous Taiwanese Dumpling Chain Will Open Its First Oregon Outpost

Washington Square Mall just announced it will be gaining the world-famous Taiwanese dumpling chain Din Tai Fung.