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Portland budget gap discussions intensified this week as city officials moved into the final phase of negotiations over a projected $171 million shortfall that could affect public services, transportation programs, and staffing across multiple departments. Members of the Portland City Council continued reviewing spending proposals and cost-saving measures while

Oregon’s rejection of Measure 120 has pushed Portland’s street funding problem back into sharp focus, leaving city officials with fewer near-term options as road repairs, bridge needs and basic maintenance continue to compete for limited money. The measure, rejected by voters in the May 19, 2026 primary, would have

BizTown Portland activities introduced hundreds of students from the Portland metropolitan area to workplace responsibilities, business management, and financial decision-making through an interactive educational program designed to simulate adult life inside a functioning miniature city. The program brought elementary and middle school students into a hands-on environment where participants

Alaska Airlines started daily nonstop flights connecting St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Portland International Airport (PDX) on May 13, introducing a direct travel option between the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest. The service runs once daily in both directions through October. Flight 338 arrives in St. Louis

Next Adventure confirmed that its longtime Portland outdoor retail business will wind down operations later this year, with the company preparing to close all four of its locations as owners Bryan Pape and Thorleif Hagen retire after nearly three decades in business. The announcement marks a major change for

Portland Council members are preparing to examine proposed revisions to the city’s arts education funding measure during an upcoming public meeting centered on tax administration, enforcement procedures, and collection operations. The discussion follows continued city review of the Arts Education and Access Income Tax, a voter-approved levy established in

Former Chuck E. Cheese in Portland set to become a pickleball venue after a Southeast Portland building that sat vacant for six years is being redeveloped into an indoor sports facility called Rose City Pickleball, marking a major reuse of the long-closed entertainment space near Southeast 92nd Avenue and

The Downbeat has officially opened in Portland’s Old Town-Chinatown district, positioning itself as a Black-owned establishment centered on live music and cultural programming. The venue introduces a performance-driven concept that places music at the core of its identity, with nightly shows scheduled from Thursday through Sunday. Located in a