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Oregon, Washington move ahead with tolling plans for present and future Interstate Bridge
VANCOUVER, Wash. — Despite Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek's pause on plans to toll Portland-area interstates earlier this year, tolls are coming sooner than rather than later. Partly, that's because 2026 isn't all that far off and the Oregon Department of Transportation desperately needs funding one way or another — but it's also because the Interstate Bridge was never included in the governor's tolling moratorium, and tolling has long been a part of the planning for its replacement.
West Linn employees, city agree to new contract
A month after unionized employees of the city of West Linn told members of the City Council that many of them could not afford to live in the city, their union and city leaders have agreed to a new employment contract that guarantees a raise in pay. The council approved ratification of the new three-year contract with the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees at a meeting Oct. 7. The new contract includes a 5% cost of living adjustment for fiscal year 2025,...
Tigard to host 'traffic calming' workshops on getting motorists to slow down in neighborhoods
Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 8, and continuing through Wednesday, Oct. 16, the city of Tigard is hosting a series of workshops on “traffic calming” throughout the city. The goal is to get residents together to hear about city traffic calming measures designed to slow down street traffic. Residents are asked to share concerns as well as collaborate with community members and experts all in an effort to create a safer community. ...
‘Gorgeous’ conditions for Portland Marathon as thousands raced through city
Ethan and Mia Kane chose to cross another item off their bucket list Sunday after getting married last month: running 26.2 miles around the city of Portland. The couple, both 27 years old, dubbed the city’s 52nd annual event their “marriage-thon.” The conditions, with no rain and little cloud cover, made it a near perfect experience, they said. Early in the morning, as they crossed the Broadway Bridge, the sun was rising and lit up its red hues.
Beaverton completes hydroelectric upgrades to Sexton Mountain Pump Station
It’s electric — The newest output from Beaverton’s Sexton Mountain Pump Station, that is. After a year of renovations, a hydropower turbine has been installed at the pump station to generate clean energy during the normal flow of water operations in southwest Beaverton. Before, gravity pulled clean drinking water from the Fernhill Wetlands in Forest Grove to the Sexton Mountain reservoir. That rushing water was untapped potential for energy generation...
Who will be Portland’s next mayor? Beat Check podacst
On the latest Beat Check, Oregonian/OregonLive reporters Shane Dixon Kavanaugh and Julia Silverman discuss the prospects of Portland mayoral hopefuls Rene Gonzalez, Carmen Rubio and Keith Wilson. Carmen Rubio seeks to become Portland’s ‘no drama’ mayor. Will her low-key style connect with voters?. Keith Wilson is running...
Portland voter guide to the 2024 election
Mail-in ballots will be arriving soon, and we've put together a guide to help you stay informed ahead of Election Day. Why it matters: Although the presidential race is pretty much locked in for left-leaning Oregon, there are plenty of hotly contested local races and statewide initiatives to watch. The...
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