Opinion
Kaia Sand | Kotek’s task force should unlock funds for Portland Street Response
As Gov. Tina Kotek dives into the future of Portland, she should use her clout to make sure Portland Street Response unlocks federal funding. Every month this doesn’t get done is a month the city doesn’t receive federal funds, and there are various sticking points to getting it done. Kaia Sand is the executive director…
News
Will Portland’s charter reform change the influence of wealthy campaign donors on local elections?
At the East Portland Community Center in June, Portlanders from across the city gathered in an air-conditioned gymnasium, having battled rush-hour traffic to get there at 6 p.m. They came to weigh in on the proposed boundaries for Portland’s redistricting. They were there because they saw the three maps — Alder, Cedar and Maple —…
Fang! and Salty’s unionization shows bosses really can voluntarily recognize
In an age where union busting is the status quo, Fang! and Salty’s workers and their boss suggest another alternative. Though the Department of Labor says voluntary recognition — when employers choose to recognize a union rather than force it to a vote through the National Labor Relations Board — is on the rise, it’s…
Portlanders show up to support Maui
Nearly three weeks after the devastating wildfires on Maui, the ripple effects of the tragedy are still moving across the Portland metro. Businesses, community groups and individuals continue rallying to support the island and solicit donations for those affected. Thousands of Portlanders have connections to Maui and Hawai‘i — some of whom are now grappling…
