Portland City Council to weigh new transportation fees as PBOT funding crisis grows
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland officials are weighing new fees on residents and businesses as the city’s transportation bureau faces a growing funding crisis and a multibillion-dollar maintenance backlog. The Portland Bureau of Transportation has a maintenance project backlog that has grown to $6.6 billion. More...
Oregon’s ‘best donut shop’ is a spot Portlanders may not have heard of
Of the sugary confections Portland has perfected, doughnuts are probably high on the list. If Voodoo Doughnut isn’t your speed, a similarly nostalgic bite can be found at Coco Donuts, Sesame Donuts or Blue Star Donuts — the latter of which recently ranked in the United States’ top 10 doughnut shops.
Highly critical Portland Arts Tax audit focuses attention on proposed grant changes
Leaders of small and midsize Portland nonprofit arts organizations are praising a recent city audit that documented a long history of multiple problems with the city’s controversial Arts Tax. The audit was released on March 18, shortly before the deadline for commenting on changes being proposed to the program...
Portland man who killed twin brother outside motel lobby sentenced
Martre Oliver was sentenced to 12.5 years in prison for shooting and killing his twin brother, Martese, in Portland on September 5, 2022.
Rising fuel costs strain Oregon seafood industry, raising concern over prices and supply
PORTLAND, Ore. — High gas prices are taking a bite out of Oregon’s seafood industry, increasing costs for businesses and raising concerns about potential supply shortages. Transporting fresh seafood from the coast requires significant fuel, and those rising costs are now being passed along to distributors and...
Shooting at Clackamas Town Center MAX leads to car crash, 2 guns seized, teen...
CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. (KATU) — A shooting investigation took place at the Clackamas Town Center MAX Green Line platform on Saturday night. The incident led to a pursuit, a crash and multiple teenagers being contacted, though authorities said no injuries resulted from the shooting itself. Shortly after 7 p.m....
This Old-School Oregon Italian Deli Is a Tasty Trip Back to a Bygone Era
Ever caught yourself humming an old radio tune while waiting for lunch? Then the scent of fresh-baked focaccia drifts by. That’s exactly the moment that pulls me back to a tiny, old-school Italian deli tucked away somewhere in Oregon. This place doesn’t just serve sandwiches; it offers a slice of history.
Lake Theater & Cafe manager discusses the famous marquee and running an independent movie...
Every community has fascinating people. Meet ours. People You Should Know is a recurring feature introducing readers to the neighbors, creators, professionals and personalities who add character, depth and everyday intrigue to the place we call home. These are the People You Should Know in Lake Oswego, West Linn and...
She plays Fantine in ‘Les Misérables.’ Oregon is part of her origin story
When Lindsay Heather Pearce comes to Portland as Fantine with the Broadway Across America cast of “Les Misérables,” it will be a homecoming of sorts. Pearce moved to Portland as a small child when her dad was attending Multnomah Bible College. She has fond memories of her time in the city.
Governor Kotek, Veto HB 4177 Before the Doors Close for Good – We Are...
Editorial – HB 4177 Imagine a hushed conference room, a dinner table with growth-minded landowners and local politicians, or a private group text thread where the future of Hillsboro’s borders […] The post Governor Kotek, Veto HB 4177 Before the Doors Close for Good – We Are Loosing Our Sunshine appeared first on...
