Some houseless campers remained in Forest Park despite thick smoke and fire risk this past week Under a blanket of sickly-colored smoke billowing overhead, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler on Sept. 10 ordered the closure of all city parks, citing the risk of fi ...
19 Sep 2020 - Henry Latourett...
Transportation, economic and cultural barriers have put some recreational spaces out of reach to marginalized communities The coronavirus pandemic has contributed to Portlanders’ heavy reliance on the region’s natural areas this summer as they seek entert ...
23 Aug 2020 - Henry Latourett...
The city's Healthy Business permit was intended to prioritize minority-owned restaurants and bars during COVID-19, but gentrification has made that difficult With a temporary permit from the city, more than 200 restaurants and bars in Portland are ex ...
1 Jul 2020 - Henry Latourett...