"Portlanders gathered at Holladay Park to say 'so long' to TriMet's MAX Type 1 trains, which are being retired after 40 years of service and two million miles of travel."
"Mayor Keith Wilson dropped his proposed budget yesterday at 4:20 pm, addressing a roughly $172 million shortfall by proposing cuts to nearly 150 jobs and programs."
"The Portland Trail Blazers lobbied hard to convince legislators in Salem to commit $365 million in public funds for Moda Center renovations, spending $100,000 on lobbying this year."
"Mayor Wilson implied that if we don't renovate the Moda Center per the Blazers' owner's wishes, Portland will become a 'flyover city.'"
Portland is experiencing a shift to cooler temperatures and rain, but the excitement of Pizza Week is a highlight. Local news includes the retirement of TriMet's MAX Type 1 trains after 40 years, with a gathering at Holladay Park to commemorate their service. Mayor Keith Wilson has proposed a budget to address a $172 million shortfall, which includes job cuts and program reductions. Additionally, the Portland Trail Blazers have lobbied for $365 million in public funds for renovations to the Moda Center, with ongoing discussions among city and county officials.
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