By: Seth Adams Undercover police work depends on deception, but Javier Guzman’s memoir Riptide: Cartels, Cocaine, and an Undercover Cop’s Fall from Grace explores what happens when the deception begins to reshape the officer. Guzman focuses on the emotional consequences of living as two people at once. By the
Portland’s residential deconstruction rules have helped recover millions of pounds of reusable lumber from older buildings. City figures show that 765 buildings have undergone deconstruction under the ordinance, while officials assess whether the approach can extend to larger commercial properties through a pilot involving four projects. Key Takeaways Portland
By Daniel Whitmore Portland has always been a city comfortable with musical contradictions. Its independent music scene embraces everything from experimental rock and indie folk to Americana, roots music, and traditional country. In a place where artistic authenticity often matters more than commercial polish, a song doesn’t necessarily need
Portland parking fees will apply to more Central Eastside spaces as the city updates street signs in November and December 2026. The Portland Bureau of Transportation says 11% of spaces in its study area will receive new rules. The changes affect customers, employees and residents, while a separate event-parking
Business funding scams rarely begin with a stranger walking through the door. They begin with a text message promising pre-approval, a direct message on Instagram from a “funding specialist,” a voicemail claiming your application is ready, or a polished ad promising same-day capital with no credit check. The channels
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