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Portland auditor investigating Zenith Energy for lobbying violations

Public records show Zenith and its PR firm engaged public officials consistently throughout 2022 but did not file lobbying reports
By
Jeremiah Hayden
September 15, 2023
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A street view of the Hollywood Theatre. The marquee says, "Black Friday, Basic Instinct."

Viewing the past, present and future of Black-owned Portland businesses through film

‘Black Friday’ — an evening at the Hollywood Theatre centered around two films highlighting local Black entrepreneurs
By
Jeremiah Hayden
September 20, 2023
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The Milagro Theatre enters its 40th season

Portland's renowned Milagro Theatre seeks to uplift Latino culture and heritage through theater
By
Ellen Clarke
September 20, 2023
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Introducing the 2023 Vendor Issue

Street Roots vendors are at the core of the organization and mission. The vendor issue is a testament to their work, creativity and ambitions for the future.
By
Kodee Zarnke
September 13, 2023
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A collage of photos shows the Portland White Stag sign, the outside of Blanchet House, the outdoor sign at Rose Haven, a lantern hanging on a lamp post in Chinatown and the in-progress Ritz Carlton building.

Gov. Tina Kotek’s downtown economic task force is missing key players, critics say

Among those excluded from the task force are long-time homeless and public service providers. The closed-door meetings also shut out the media and the public.
By
Jeremiah Hayden
September 6, 2023
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A person wearing a tank top and an apron covered in decorative pins works at the checkout line at Fang! and Salty's

Fang! and Salty’s unionization shows bosses really can voluntarily recognize

The independent pet and garden shops are ILWU 5’s fourth voluntary recognition in the past year
By
Aurora Biggers
August 30, 2023
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Three people hold signs outside of Starbucks. The signs say, "Starbucks Breaks laws. Closed, sorry on strike. Workers on strike."

Last Month in Oregon Labor | August 2023

Oregon labor sees at least 6 union wins, 6 new campaigns and 8 labor actions in August
By
Aurora Biggers
September 7, 2023
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Tina Kotek is smiling and sitting at a desk.

Letter from the editor | We’re not invited to Gov. Tina Kotek’s new task force

Opinion | Kotek’s decision to hide her new task force’s conversations from the public is opaque, unethical and counterproductive
By
K. Rambo
September 6, 2023
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an Oregon Humane Society van and a Southwest Airlines plane are on the tarmac. The van has 3 cats on it.

Portlanders show up to support Maui

Local businesses and community groups rally to fundraise for wildfire-impacted Lāhainā residents
By
Melanie Henshaw
August 30, 2023
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People hold signs that say "Fair contract now!"

PSU adjuncts prepare to take action on demands

Adjuncts ‘overwhelmingly’ say they will participate in some form of collective action
By
Aurora Biggers
August 23, 2023
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the foreground shows an area filled with trains used to transport oil for Zenith energy. Behind the trains is a tree-filled area.

Newly obtained records show Portland officials’ private interactions with Zenith Energy

Zenith Energy’s fossil fuel storage and transport facility faces criticism for potential environmental dangers, particularly in the event of an earthquake.
By
Jeremiah Hayden
August 23, 2023
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