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Zenith Energy violated city lobbying code in 2022 pursuit of LUCS, auditor finds
The Portland City Auditor determined Zenith Energy violated city lobbying code in its pursuit of a Land Use Compatibility Statement, or LUCS, in 2022. In a determination letter sent March 26, the auditor’s office said Zenith failed to register as a lobbying entity and failed to file a report with the city of Portland for…
“Policing Justice” open through May 19 at PICA
Calavera Copter has teeth. The paper helicopter hanging from the rafters, casts a long shadow across a blue wall some 10 feet wide where three impressionist watercolor works hang, their subjects clouded in white. The paper is tattered on all sides. Hand-processed mineral and botanical pigments recreate three protest scenes on amate paper. A fourth…
Victory for St. John’s George Park
Five years ago Mat Randol and Donovan Scribes formed a group, The Kidz Outside (TKO), with the purpose of advocating for much-needed improvements at George Park in the St. Johns neighborhood of Portland. Their persistent efforts have finally paid off. Vibrant Communities Commissioner Dan Ryan at Portland Parks Foundation (PPF) is allocating $3 million to fund…
Oregon State University partners with tribes for hemp production
Tribes across the Northwest will soon make a foray into a new economic venture: hemp production and manufacturing. On March 10, Oregon State University’s Global Hemp Innovation Center, or OSUGHIC, received a $10 million grant to work with 13 tribes within the geopolitical boundaries of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, Montana and Nevada to spur economic…
Poetry & Art
“Policing Justice” open through May 19 at PICA
Calavera Copter has teeth. The paper helicopter hanging from the rafters, casts a long shadow across a blue wall some 10 feet wide where three impressionist watercolor works hang, their subjects clouded in white. The paper is tattered on all sides. Hand-processed mineral and botanical pigments recreate three protest scenes on amate paper. A fourth…
Opinion
Director’s Desk | Holst Architecture’s commitment to Street Roots
Nearly five years ago, Holst Architecture principal and owner Dave Otte made a promise to Street Roots. Once we found a building to support our ever-expanding needs, Holst would provide architectural services pro bono. Kaia Sand is the executive director of Street Roots. This column represents her views. That time came in early 2021, with…
Environment
Oregon State University partners with tribes for hemp production
Tribes across the Northwest will soon make a foray into a new economic venture: hemp production and manufacturing. On March 10, Oregon State University’s Global Hemp Innovation Center, or OSUGHIC, received a $10 million grant to work with 13 tribes within the geopolitical boundaries of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, Montana and Nevada to spur economic…
