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Published
May 9, 2023

Race for Portland mayor heats up as City Councilor Andrew Zarro enters

The District 4 councilor launched his campaign Tuesday, becoming the second announced candidate along with Dylan Pugh, a software developer.
Published
May 8, 2023

Landlords pour more money into proposed rent control change

The Committee to Improve Rent Control has raised about 8 times as much cash as its opponents as the June 13 referendum approaches.
Published
May 8, 2023

New appointment boosts Portland rent board but draws landlord’s concerns

Matt Walker has been criticized for posting on social media that he had a 'vendetta' against one of the city's largest landlords.
Published
May 1, 2023

Portland’s first director of equity and diversity wants to start community dialogue

Umaru Balde is tasked with promoting equity and inclusion and will serve as an adviser to the city manager and council.
Published
April 27, 2023

Portland puts off plan to clear encampment from Bayside Trail

A City Council committee will meet next week with staff and community partners to talk about the best way to help the homeless people living in tents at the site, which the city said has given rise to health and safety concerns.

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Published
April 24, 2023

Portland will reevaluate decision to have Papi remove antique doors

The move comes after the Press Herald reported that the Puerto Rican restaurant in the Old Port was ordered to remove the doors because they did not meet the standards for alterations in historic districts.
Published
April 24, 2023

Portland orders restaurant to remove antique doors over ‘false sense of history’

Papi imported doors from Puerto Rico, but the city says the doors must come down because they don't honor the history of the Exchange Street building. Some residents say it's unfair.
Published
April 21, 2023

Portland tells families it can’t guarantee shelter after Expo reaches capacity

New families, including asylum seekers, will still be able to access General Assistance if they can find housing on their own, but all of the city shelters are full.
Published
April 12, 2023

Landlords raise nearly $80,000 to support referendum eliminating rent cap

About $45,000 has been paid for signature gathering and campaign services to a company owned by the wife of Rep. David Boyer, who is also a Portland landlord and supports the referendum.
Published
April 4, 2023

Portland names 3 finalists for city manager

The finalists are Danielle West, Portland's current interim city manager; John Curp, former interim city manager of Cincinnati; and Alex McIntyre, interim city manager of San Bruno, California.