A county commissioner's communications staffer simultaneously led the political action group Future Portland and was fired after organizing a PAC event during work hours amid conflict-of-interest concerns. A weekly trivia quiz covers The Beatles in Portland, the Blazers' new owner, and a tongue-in-cheek presidential-choice question. Carpenter Media acquired two major Oregon newspaper companies, including Pamplin Media Group, and its tenure has involved labor fights, layoffs, and discontinued print products as cost-cutting measures. Photo coverage highlights the 26th Portland Adult Soapbox Derby with interviews of creators, drivers, and organizers. A 1975 Zipper album receives a celebratory review, and a Spike Lee film is noted as a fanboy homage to Kurosawa.
In 2024, Carpenter Media acquired two major Oregon newspaper companies, including Pamplin Media Group. So far, Carpenter's ownership role has been marked by labor fights, layoffs, and the discontinuation of select print products in an aggressive move to cut costs. Last weekend's Portland Adult Soapbox Derby was-in its 26th year-weirder and wilder than ever. In this photo essay, Corbin Smith talks to the creators, drivers, and organizers of this beloved event that is SO VERY PORTLAND. ❤️🏁🏎️
A staffer for County Commissioner Julia Brim-Edwards simultaneously led the controversial political action group Future Portland while managing communications for the commissioner. She was fired recently over concerns about potential conflicts of interest after organizing an event for the PAC during work hours. POP QUIZ PDX In this week's trivia quiz: The Beatles in Portland, the Blazers' new owner,
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