Portland OR – City Council is set to vote April 22 on a new transportation utility fee that would start in 2027 and charge most households and businesses.
Portland OR – City Council is set to vote April 8 on a small-business tax exemption increase that could save some firms a few hundred dollars while trimming city revenue.
Portland, OR – April 3, 2026 – City leaders weigh vacant building fees as housing funds stall and county shifts economic strategy.
Portland, OR – April 2, 2026 – City leaders debate a new road fee, energy safety concerns grow, and major hospital construction begins.
Portland, OR – April 1, 2026 – City leaders face a $67M budget gap, debate new transportation fees, and clash over $106M in unspent housing funds.
Portland, OR – March 31, 2026 – City leaders confront a widening budget gap, transit tweaks, and new housing data shaping growth.
Portland, OR – March 30, 2026 – Housing output slows, TriMet advances service cuts, and ICE protests raise new budget and safety questions.
Portland, OR – March 29, 2026 – New housing data show a construction slowdown as leaders confront a $67M budget gap and tough service choices.
Portland, OR – March 27, 2026 – City council advances housing bond, TriMet weighs fare hike, and county releases new homelessness data.
Portland, OR – March 26, 2026 – City leaders weigh new transportation fees, revisit housing funds, and adjust regional bond budgets.
Portland, OR – March 25, 2026 – City leaders tackle budget pressures, boost spring break safety patrols, and weigh key downtown development plans.
Portland, OR – March 22, 2026 – City leaders face scrutiny over retreat costs as the Blazers host Denver and the WNBA Fire stay on track.
Irvine, CA – March 22, 2026 – UC Irvine baseball faced a ranked Oregon State squad this weekend as Great Park’s soccer stadium renovation draws attention.
Portland, OR – March 21, 2026 – WNBA labor deal keeps the Portland Fire on track for its debut season, avoiding delays and boosting fan momentum citywide.
Portland, OR – March 17, 2026 – City leaders weigh school closures, winter weather advisories loom, and a suspect is arrested in a South Portland shooting.
Portland, OR – March 16, 2026 – City leaders face school closure backlash, winter weather advisories, and a high-profile arrest in South Portland.
Portland, OR – March 13, 2026 – Flood alerts, St. Patrick’s Day safety rides and new limits on federal tear gas use shape today’s top headlines.
Portland, OR – March 12, 2026 – Heavy rain and strong winds drench the metro, a gas tax fight heads to court, and Safe Ride discounts return.
Portland, OR – March 11, 2026 – City Council takes up infrastructure rules as planners advance housing projects and local media shifts online.
Portland, OR – March 10, 2026 – City leaders advance planning updates, local TV shifts to streaming, and rainy weather follows daylight saving.
Portland, OR – March 9, 2026 – Lawmakers back $365M for Moda Center, session wraps in Salem, pothole complaints rise, and clocks spring forward.
Portland, OR – March 8, 2026 – Lawmakers approve $365M for Moda Center, a judge limits tear gas near ICE, and city traffic deaths decline again.
