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Oregon Cities Clash With Travel Industry Over Whether Tourism Taxes Should Pay for Wear and Tear on Your Favorite Destinations
Hotel and travel marketing groups oppose a House bill that would let public dollars earmarked for tourism promotion be diverted to pay for increased burdens on public safety and roads.
Multnomah County Public Safety Budget Preserved After Months of Debate
When the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners wrapped up two months of debate yesterday and approved its $4 billion budget, Vasquez’s office came out unscathed with $56 million.
District Attorney Vasquez Says He Will Pursue Charges Against People Arrested at ICE Headquarters
Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez says he will pursue charges against 10 people arrested Thursday night outside ICE headquarters, as well as anyone else who damages federal property.
The Departure of Oregon Companies Speaks to a Bigger Problem for the State
How much faith can one retain in the local workforce when Oregon’s fourth and eighth grade test scores for reading and writing are among the nation’s worst?
OHSU Chooses Harvard-Educated Doctor and Administrator as Next President
The board of directors still must approve the appointment of Dr. Shereef Elnahal.
Budget Season Reveals Two Clear Voting Blocs on City Council
Two clear voting blocs have emerged during budget season.
Readers Offer Ideas for Saving the Rose Festival
Last week, WW reported on the Rose Fest’s dwindling financial resources and bleak outlook. Readers responded with a flotilla of ideas for saving the annual celebration.
Grand Ronde Seek to Block State Funding of Other Tribes’ Proposed Land Acquisition at Willamette Falls
The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon is urging Gov. Tina Kotek to slow walk a request from Willamette Falls Trust for up to $75 million in state funding to buy land near the falls.
Bill Granting Striking Workers Unemployment Moves to Kotek’s Desk With Benefits Limited to 10 Weeks
A bill granting striking workers unemployment benefits passed both chambers of Oregon’s legislatures on Thursday. It will now move to Gov. Tina Kotek’s desk, where she’s expected to sign it.
Governor Signs Bill Cracking Down on Massage Parlors That Sexually Exploit Workers
The bill, sponsored by state Rep. Thuy Tran (D-Portland) and Sen. Kathleen Taylor (D-Portland), passed the Senate last week on a 28-1 vote.
OHSU Primate Center Workers to Lose Access to Nearby Treatment for Exposure to Monkey Diseases
Employees depended on Providence’s St. Vincent Medical Center because it was close by, and primate bites and scratches require immediate attention.
As Evictions Soar, State to Slash Financial Support for Tenants
Lawmakers advance a proposed budget with a nearly 75% reduction in funds for preventing eviction and homelessness.
Metro Regional Government Aims to Index Housing Tax to Inflation With New Ordinance
The ordinance is a response to concern among taxpayers that inflation—high in recent years—is pushing middle-income people into income brackets that require paying a tax that was meant to be levied on high-earners only.
PPS to Begin Conversation on School Closures
Portland Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong is committing to one of the toughest tests for superintendents nationwide. Through the next year, she will begin conversations in the district around school closures.
Council Passes Amendment That Unknowingly Puts Proposed Budget $734,000 in the Red
The City Council passed on amendment on Tuesday afternoon that accidentally put the city's proposed budget $734,000 in the red.