Some worry changes to the law won’t stop addicted Portlanders from cashing in cans and bottles to buy drugs near redemption ...

Few have suggested shrinking their own enlarged coffers, even as some cut six-figure checks for pet projects in their ...

Wilson made the remarks at the 2025 annual conference of the U.S. High Speed Rail Association, which took place in Washington D.C. over May 13-14, where he advocated for a new "Cascadia" high-speed ...

Portland Police leaders and Mayor Keith Wilson said they were still evaluating city council’s decision to move money proposed ...

City councilors embarked Wednesday on a marathon 12-hour start to the budgeting process, each throwing in their proposed ...

The late-night fight over nearly $2 million emerged as an outsize political symbol and flash point among factions of the new ...

With more than 120 proposed budget amendments and nearly 12 hours of deliberations, Portland City Council worked until ...

Portland City Council approves an $8.5B preliminary budget, shifting some funds in public safety to park maintenance while ...

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Portland’s City Council is convening Wednesday in its capacity as the city’s budget committee to discuss amendments to the ...

In 2020, the future of Frog Ferry looked promising — until government support collapsed. Now, backers are making their pitch ...

Closing the Community Music Center and Multnomah Arts Center would save $1.8 million for Portland Parks & Recreation.