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Democrats, homeless advocates disappointed in U.S. Supreme Court ruling on homelessness
Democratic lawmakers, homeless advocates and legal experts in Oregon expressed disappointment with the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling Friday in the Grants Pass homeless case, while conservatives welcomed the decision. In a 6-3 decision split along partisan lines, the court sided with the southern Oregon city in its prohibitions against...
Union ironworkers vote down $7.50 employer offer
Union ironworkers throughout Oregon and Washington voted down raises of $7.50 an hour in votes by in early June. Under their regional master agreement with the Northwest Ironworkers Employers Association, journeyman ironworkers in the Portland area currently make $43.82 an hour plus $33.98 an hour in fringe benefits. But that wage has lost some purchasing power to inflation in recent years. This is the first significant bargaining since before COVID, and union ironworkers are looking to catch up. The employer proposal to raise wages $7.50 an hour over three years wouldn’t catch members up to inflation.
Hillsboro City Council To Vote In Another 400+ Acres Of Growth Land
Tonight is another big night here in Hillsboro! While the locals are out partying at Tuesday Night Market and Art Walk, the Council will be hard at work passing a wide myriad of spending and expansion ordinances. Tonight the City boundaries will add almost 300 more acres of Industrial Land (Think more Data Centers) and another 129 acres of Residential Land! Here we Grow, again! In our ongoing Council watch, we offer an inside look at some of the biggest matters being dealt with tonight! Have a look.
U.S. Marshals arrest suspect following high-speed chase on Sandy Blvd
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Officers with the U.S. Marshals Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force arrested a suspect on an outstanding warrant following a high-speed chase on NE Sandy Boulevard on Monday. A federal arrest warrant was issued for 37-year-old Tyler Louis Henderson on May 18, the fifth federal warrant...
Exploring Portland middle housing at the NW Natural Street of Dreams
Today, many Oregonians face high housing costs because the supply of diverse housing is so low. For a variety of reasons, the construction of more traditional housing types like single-family homes and apartment complexes has remained the primary form for any new housing built in the last several decades. However, given the growing housing crisis, Oregon became the first state in the nation to re-legalize another form of housing, often called “Missing Middle Housing.”
10 most expensive homes sold in Gresham-area suburbs, June 24-30
A house in Gresham that sold for $800,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Gresham-area suburbs in the past week. In total, 33 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $493,610, or $315 per square foot.
Be Out! These Portlanders Keep the Pride Spirit Alive Year-Round
A pattern has emerged in my eight years of sharing LGBTQ+ Pride Month stories in various Portland publications. Like the scene in Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999) where Kirstie Alley’s character recounts each year’s near-identical pageant themes of patriotism, I’ve noticed how often my Pride guides carry themes of resilience, persistence and struggles to survive increasingly hostile environments.
After 2 broken windows in a week, nonprofit SCRAP PDX gets some help: 'Our community has really come out'
PORTLAND, Ore. — June was a rough month for SCRAP PDX, with two broken windows in one week. But the store manager said as challenging as the vandalism was for the Portland nonprofit, the response from the community has been just as uplifting. The store, located on Southwest Alder...
Gresham’s Music Mondays salutes summer sounds with an opener from 45 Away
An annual summer concert series returned with guitar riffs and a roar as a military group belted out classic rock and pop well into the night. Gresham’s 15th annual Music Mondays heralded its exciting slate of performances with a toe-tapping, head-banging showcase from 45 Away — “Oregon’s Own” 234th Army Band of the National Guard. The group, which made its Music Mondays return after several years, brought plenty of hits....
Two PSU students sue university over protest participation
Two Portland State University students are suing over unlawful retaliation related to a campus protest in May. The two students previously filed tort claims against PSU, alleging unlawful use of force. Monday’s lawsuits stem from a May 23 protest on campus in which seven people were arrested. That protest over...
Dairon Asprilla goes out a Portland Timbers legend | Energy Moment of the Matchday
There's no better way to go out than going out a legend. Dairon Asprilla did just that in what was likely his last appearance with the Portland Timbers, assisting on Jonathan Rodríguez's dramatic late-winner in a 3-2 home victory over Minnesota United. It was a fitting end to Asprilla's memorable stint in the Rose City and a fitting choice for Matchday 23's Energy Moment of the Matchday presented by Celsius.
GM Joe Cronin snubs star guard when mentioning Blazers' future backcourt plans
Although the Portland Trail Blazers only used one of their four picks, they should still be considered one of the winners of the 2024 NBA Draft. By selecting Donovan Clingan, who fell to No. 7 overall, they have added another pivotal piece to their rebuilding core. Even better, they didn't have to sacrifice assets to move up and grab the UConn center.
Regional government makes the case for protecting Pudding River
Editor’s note: Articles written by Metro staff do not necessarily represent the opinions of the agency or the elected Metro Council. Metro is the regional government serving the urban portions of the tri-county area, with such duties as solid waste management, the Oregon Zoo, and parks and greenspaces. Metro Parks and Nature scientist Andrea Berkley stands on the banks of the Pudding River in a bucolic stretch of farmland outside Canby, part of a 109-acre property purchased by Metro in January 2024. ...
Gladstone/Oak Grove's 10 most expensive homes sold, June 24-30
A house in Portland that sold for $681,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Gladstone/Oak Grove in the past week. In total, 14 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $498,701, or $285 per square foot.
New 'pop-up dinner' series spotlights Salem's homegrown food
Seated below twinkling lights, patrons chat minutes after being introduced to each other. The clinking of silverware and glasses harmonize with exclamations of intrigue and "oh, that's so good!" Where is this lovely experience located? Just off Main Street in downtown Independence, inside Indy Commons' rentable restaurant space. But only...
Celebrate safely this Fourth of July: Rethink the Drink, drive sober
As Oregonians gear up to celebrate the busy months of summer – from Fourth of July and barbecues to weddings and river outings – the Oregon Health Authority's (OHA) Excessive Alcohol Use Prevention Program and the Oregon Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) Impaired Driving Program are partnering to remind everyone about the importance of driving sober and drinking less. Excessive drinking impairs a person’s judgment, slows reaction times and increases the likelihood of making fatal decisions. This Fourth of July, OHA and ODOT are encouraging people...
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