city planning
How Well Do You Know Portland?
You can tell whether you’re a real Portland resident by how you pronounce local names. Or can you? Today’s quiz tests your Portland stree...
The New Recycling Rules in Portland
What does Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act mean for what you can — and can't — recycle in Portland?
What’ll Happen When the Burnside Bridge Closes for 5 Years?
Starting in 2028, the Burnside Bridge is slated to close for a lengthy construction project that’ll give the bridge a seismic upgrade. Th...
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How Well Do You Know Portland?
You can tell whether you’re a real Portland resident by how you pronounce local names. Or can you? Today’s quiz tests your Portland stree...
The New Recycling Rules in Portland
What does Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act mean for what you can — and can't — recycle in Portland?
What’ll Happen When the Burnside Bridge Closes for 5 Years?
Starting in 2028, the Burnside Bridge is slated to close for a lengthy construction project that’ll give the bridge a seismic upgrade. Th...
The Bills That Did and Did Not Pass at the Oregon Legislative Session
The state’s short legislative session has come to an end. The most hotly-debated topic has been the re-criminalization of drug possession...
Portland City Council is Expanding in 2024
An expanding city council, recalling a top legislative Democrat, and private investigators want more money. Here’s a roundup of Portland...
The OLCC Scandal Now Hits Gov. Kotek, and Permitting Conflict at Portland City Hall
There are a couple of interesting stories that could have some ongoing political implications, both in the state capitol and at City Hall...
What’s the Deal With Portland’s No Fluoride Stance?
Portland, unlike almost all the major cities in the U.S., doesn’t add fluoride to the water. It’s a curiosity, both to newcomers and plen...
Latest articles
The Bills That Did and Did Not Pass at the Oregon Legislative Session
The state’s short legislative session has come to an end. The most hotly-debated topic has been the re-criminalization of drug possession...
Portland City Council is Expanding in 2024
An expanding city council, recalling a top legislative Democrat, and private investigators want more money. Here’s a roundup of Portland...
The OLCC Scandal Now Hits Gov. Kotek, and Permitting Conflict at Portland City Hall
There are a couple of interesting stories that could have some ongoing political implications, both in the state capitol and at City Hall...
What’s the Deal With Portland’s No Fluoride Stance?
Portland, unlike almost all the major cities in the U.S., doesn’t add fluoride to the water. It’s a curiosity, both to newcomers and plen...
3 Questions With the Sightline Institute on Building New Homes
Gov. Tina Kotek had a long record of passing landmark housing legislation in her previous role as Speaker of the House. Given that Oregon...
What’s the Deal With Portland’s Go-Slow Signs?
“Slow the Flock Down” read signs all across town. That’s an official warning from the Portland Bureau of Transportation, which is hoping...
