Portland committee moves Fair Share tax proposal to Oct. 15
Portland’s Finance and Governance Committee continued the proposed business-tax changes, which would raise the small-business exemption and increase the Pay Ratio Surtax.
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Portland council advances proposed 20% CEI Hub fuel-storage reduction
Portland City Council advanced amendments to a proposed plan to cut bulk fuel storage capacity at the northwest Portland CEI Hub by at least 20% by December 1, 2036, but final action is scheduled for October 7.
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Portland advances planning for a potential 3,000-seat PSU venue while studying Keller’s future
Portland City Council adopted a resolution advancing pre-development for a potential Broadway-capable venue at PSU while continuing planning for Keller Auditorium. The action committed no new City construction funds.
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I-5 southbound closure is now in effect through Portland’s Rose Quarter
Southbound I-5 is closed between Portland’s I-405 and I-84 interchanges for up to five weeks, adding route and timing challenges for commuters, freight operators, schools, businesses and Rose Quarter visitors.
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Nationwide raw pet-food recall raises Salmonella, Listeria concerns
FDA says two Northwest Naturals raw pet-food lots sold nationwide tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria. Here is what pet owners should do now.
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Oregon’s Aug. 18 filing deadline is approaching for local incumbents and district candidates
Oregon incumbents seeking reelection to local or district offices face an Aug. 18 filing deadline, one week before most other candidates. Here’s where to file and what voters should watch next.
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Portland, ICE Facility Landlord Return to Court Over Land-Use Dispute
Portland says federal records show 25 alleged detention-limit violations at an ICE facility as the city’s land-use dispute with its landlord continues.
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Portland adopts $8.5 billion budget after $170 million shortfall
Portland’s new fiscal 2026-27 budget keeps fire stations, parks and police officers in place while eliminating about 140 city positions.
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Rose Quarter project estimate rises above $3.2 billion
Draft internal records put Portland’s Rose Quarter transportation project above $3.2 billion, more than 50% above the prior estimate and widening its funding gap.
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Portland utility bills rise after new water, sewer and stormwater rates take effect
Portland’s July 1 utility-rate increases are beginning to appear on bills. The city estimates a typical single-family customer will pay about $10.20 more per month from the rate changes, plus a separate flood-safety fee of about $1.20.
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Portland opens final days of comment on federal housing and homelessness funding plan
Portland residents have until Aug. 5 to weigh in on draft federal funding plans proposing millions for affordable housing, homelessness services and community programs.
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Two-alarm fire reported in 14th-floor Northeast Portland apartment
Portland Fire & Rescue responded shortly after 1:30 p.m. July 26 to a reported kitchen fire in a 14th-floor apartment on East Burnside Street.
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Portland Public Schools issues layoff notices to 87 educators after budget cuts
Portland Public Schools has issued layoff notices to 87 educators as it begins a broader workforce reduction tied to a reduced 2026–27 operating budget and a significant financial shortfall.
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Portland Council advances housing exemption and EV-charging funding ordinances
Portland City Council moved two ordinances to a July 29 second reading: a temporary change involving income requirements for certain affordable-homeownership units and a proposed code chapter for EV-charging-system funding.
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Portland’s $12 million budget restoration takes effect alongside remaining service cuts
Portland’s July 22 restoration plan preserved 30 positions and directed $12 million to city services, but it did not eliminate all budget reductions that began taking effect Aug. 3.
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Portland’s Cully street-improvement project enters construction phase with water work and access changes
Construction has begun on Portland’s Cully Neighborhood Street Improvement Project, with initial water-infrastructure work on NE 66th and NE 62nd avenues and a construction period listed through 2028.
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Portland auditor posts preliminary campaign-finance violation finding involving Mayor Wilson
Portland’s Elections Division lists a July 9 preliminary decision involving Mayor Keith Wilson that identifies one campaign-finance violation. The available record does not describe the conduct or show a final outcome.
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Portland adopts $8.5 billion 2026-27 budget after confronting major shortfall
Portland City Council adopted an approximately $8.5 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-27 after months of debate over a projected shortfall, city priorities and staffing. The fiscal year began July 1.
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Portland State joins Oregon semiconductor innovation engine backed by up to $160 million from NSF
Portland State University is a core partner in a statewide semiconductor initiative led by Oregon State University that could receive up to $160 million from the National Science Foundation over 10 years.
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Portland Gas and Diesel Prices Diverge Again After July 31 AAA Check
Regular gas slipped to $4.719 per gallon in AAA’s July 31 Portland-area check while diesel rose to $5.533, continuing separate short-term trends.
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Portland Planning Commission Sends Central City Zoning Plan to Council
Portland’s Planning Commission unanimously recommended Central City zoning amendments on July 14, moving the pending proposal to City Council for review.
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Portland Council set to vote on RICAP 11 zoning-code package
Portland City Council is scheduled to consider RICAP 11 on July 30, a pending zoning-code package involving parking, businesses, shelters and permits.