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Portland
fromPortland Mercury
34 minutes ago

Advocates Reject Zenith Energy Investigation in Letter Delivered to Mayor's Office - Portland Mercury

Local environmental advocates express frustration with Mayor Wilson for not revoking Zenith Energy's land use credentials despite alleged violations.
NYC music
fromPortland Mercury
33 minutes ago

The Mercury's Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for April 13-19 - Portland Mercury

Spring events include film screenings, a birthday celebration for John Waters, and free Latin dance lessons.
fromEntrepreneur
7 hours ago

This Major US City Will Pay You $15,000 to Move There

The MoveDetroit coalition launched 'Make Detroit Home,' offering up to $15,000 to entrepreneurs, creatives and small business owners willing to relocate. Over 300 participants will split more than $500,000 in benefits covering home down payments, renovations, rent, or business expenses.
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 hour ago

Friday Harbor adds Schilling, Stayton to bolster lender-facing teams

Kate Schilling, with over 13 years of mortgage experience, will lead sales efforts at Friday Harbor, focusing on enhancing lender relationships and technology adoption.
Real estate
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
6 hours ago

When Teachers Can't Afford to Live in the Bay Area, Districts Get Into the Housing Game | KQED

Companies and school districts are addressing housing shortages to retain employees and attract talent.
Mission District
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Commentary: On the blight side, a stroll around City Hall provokes the question: Can't we do better?

The Frank Putnam Flint fountain symbolizes neglect and failed leadership in Los Angeles, raising concerns about city maintenance and public space care.
#portland
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago

Good Morning, News: Mercury Transportation Issue Drops and Broadway Bridge Reopens? In the Same Week? Curious. - Portland Mercury

A Northeast Portland drug treatment facility closed, affecting nearly 50 women, while local news covers transportation issues and a lawsuit against PacifiCorp.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
3 days ago

Good Morning, News! Money Helps With Poverty, We Portland Arts, Top "Hillbilly Elegy" Diplomat to Pakistan, ICE and Other Dumbass Trump News - Portland Mercury

Portland faces a homelessness crisis, with residents expressing a need for financial support to secure permanent housing.
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago
Portland food

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: Portland Indie Music Venues Need Support

Portland's independent live music venues face closures and changes due to economic challenges, pandemic effects, and shifting audience behaviors.
Portland food
fromPortland Mercury
3 days ago

The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: Apr 10-12, 2026 - Portland Mercury

Weekend events in the US include Alley Sweeper, The Ladds 500, Magnolia Festival, and Cherry Blossom Bazaar.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago

Good Morning, News: Mercury Transportation Issue Drops and Broadway Bridge Reopens? In the Same Week? Curious. - Portland Mercury

A Northeast Portland drug treatment facility closed, affecting nearly 50 women, while local news covers transportation issues and a lawsuit against PacifiCorp.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
3 days ago

Good Morning, News! Money Helps With Poverty, We Portland Arts, Top "Hillbilly Elegy" Diplomat to Pakistan, ICE and Other Dumbass Trump News - Portland Mercury

Portland faces a homelessness crisis, with residents expressing a need for financial support to secure permanent housing.
Portland food
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: Portland Indie Music Venues Need Support

Portland's independent live music venues face closures and changes due to economic challenges, pandemic effects, and shifting audience behaviors.
US politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Grass Is Really Greener for Many Californians Leaving the State | KQED

Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for California governor, claiming he can improve the state plagued by high taxes.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticizes the government for failing to build affordable housing and calls for rent controls in London.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
5 days ago

The Squamish Nation's Impossibly Simple Solution to Vancouver's Housing Crisis | The Walrus

Sen̓ák̓w development by the Squamish Nation represents a significant return of land and a unique housing solution in Vancouver.
#affordable-housing
Real estate
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The housing squeeze is quietly reshaping where Americans can live and work

Finding affordable housing is a significant challenge for various groups of renters in the U.S. economy.
Renovation
fromFast Company
6 days ago

These small houses in Omaha reimagine the starter home

Two modern, minimalist homes in Omaha challenge conventional housing standards with their small size and affordable pricing.
Real estate
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The housing squeeze is quietly reshaping where Americans can live and work

Finding affordable housing is a significant challenge for various groups of renters in the U.S. economy.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

SoMa Residents Demand More Housing, Redistribution of Shelters to Other Neighborhoods

Residents allege the city treats western SoMa as a poverty containment zone, seeking to decertify Lurie's upzoning plan due to restrictive zoning practices.
Online Community Development
fromNebraska Examiner
6 days ago

OPINION: Social media tax would hurt Nebraska's small businesses and communities * Nebraska Examiner

Legislative Bill 1025 will increase advertising costs for small Nebraska businesses, hindering their ability to reach customers effectively.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 day ago

Special series: -Ism Storytellers, mixed race * Oregon ArtsWatch

In 2025, Dmae Lo Roberts embarked on a statewide storytelling experience focusing on personal stories from both artists and community members. These stories are a form of living oral history.
Portland
Environment
fromFuturism
6 days ago

The Entire State of Maine Is Poised to Ban New Data Centers

Maine is set to freeze new data center construction until 2027 due to concerns over electricity prices and environmental impact.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Virginia cities gain new tools to increase affordable housing supply

New housing legislation aims to improve affordability in Virginia with bipartisan support and local government involvement.
#housing-development
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

After ambitious state law, Lexington welcomed a wave of new housing. Now people there are having second thoughts.

Lexington, Massachusetts is experiencing rapid housing development with 1,600 new units planned under the MBTA Communities Act, transforming a historically-focused community into a housing boomtown while residents grapple with infrastructure and preservation concerns.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

After ambitious state law, Lexington welcomed a wave of new housing. Now people there are having second thoughts.

Lexington, Massachusetts is experiencing rapid housing development with 1,600 new units planned under the MBTA Communities Act, transforming a historically-focused community into a housing boomtown while residents grapple with infrastructure and preservation concerns.
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

SF Has a New Homelessness 'Czar,' and He Comes to the Job From Massachusetts

Mike is a lifelong public servant, having led Massachusetts' Medicaid program, a $23 billion agency that serves nearly 2 million residents. He is an expert in connecting health care and homelessness services, and he has seen the power of integrating primary care, treatment, and social supports to keep people healthy and housed.
Mission District
#housing-crisis
from48 hills
6 days ago
East Bay (California)

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets - 48 hills

East Bay (California)
from48 hills
6 days ago

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets - 48 hills

Eviction of the 3rd and Peralta tiny home community in Oakland leaves residents, like Dennis, without support or resources for permanent housing.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Portland tests PadSplit model to ease inventory, affordability crunch

Portland's PadSplit pilot program offers financial incentives to homeowners to rent empty bedrooms, addressing housing shortage by converting unused residential space into housing inventory.
Portland food
fromEater Portland
6 days ago

4 Recent Portland-Area Restaurant and Bar Closures, April 2026

Several notable restaurant and bar closures occurred in April, including Libre, F.H. Steinbart, and Tom's Restaurant.
Austin
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Austin council pushes new zoning laws for missing middle housing

Austin City Council approved land-use changes to accelerate construction of missing-middle housing types, aiming to address housing shortages and slow price growth.
fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago

Study: Rent Assistance is the Most Requested Support Service Among Homeless Residents - Portland Mercury

"Collectively, the findings from this report paint a picture of people experiencing homelessness who know what they need to obtain and maintain permanent housing."
Portland
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

In Princeton, a Housing Plan Sparks a Neighborhood War

One resident of Princeton's Western Section told the room, 'Those of us who own historic homes are subsidizing the community' - and was met with applause.
East Bay real estate
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

Cupertino council declines to reconsider housing project - San Jose Spotlight

Cupertino officials rejected a request to reconsider an affordable housing project amid a lawsuit claiming rushed approvals and environmental review bypass.
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

The Affordability Crisis in Midsize Cities Is Not Inevitable

Providence faces a severe affordability crisis, with rising rents and housing burdens affecting renters significantly.
#transportation
fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago
Portland

The (Somewhat) Amazing Race - Portland Mercury

A race was conducted to determine the fastest mode of transportation in Portland among various participants using different vehicles.
fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago
Portland

The Mercury's JOYRIDE Issue Is Out Now! - Portland Mercury

Transportation is a vital aspect of life in Portland, covered in the April issue of the Mercury titled 'Joyride.'
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago

The (Somewhat) Amazing Race - Portland Mercury

A race was conducted to determine the fastest mode of transportation in Portland among various participants using different vehicles.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago

The Mercury's JOYRIDE Issue Is Out Now! - Portland Mercury

Transportation is a vital aspect of life in Portland, covered in the April issue of the Mercury titled 'Joyride.'
LA real estate
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

The building code rule that lets Seattle turn forgotten lots into housing

Matthew Flaherty advocates for affordable, transit-friendly housing while addressing tensions between fire safety and urban density in Los Angeles.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

If you want housing abundance, let the market work

Good urbanism should transcend politics. Socialists and capitalists can walk the same neighborhood and agree it's a pleasant place to live. They can each appreciate the tree canopy, the corner café with people spilling onto the sidewalk, the mix of ages on bikes and on foot, the architectural details of older buildings, and so on.
Philosophy
Relationships
fromPortland Monthly
3 weeks ago

From the Editor: Building Community Isn't Always Fun. Do It Anyway.

Proximity-based community organizing builds solidarity across differences through sustained engagement and shared material goals, fostering understanding that transcends initial disagreements.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
3 days ago

"Portland Nice" Is on Full Display in Carol Triffle's Latest Musical Comedy - Portland Mercury

Nice People satirizes performative niceness and racism through humor and conflict between two elderly sisters and a Mexican woman.
Remodel
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

Multnomah County Retrofits Its Libraries for the People

The renovated Albina Library transforms from a historic building into a multipurpose community hub offering ESL classes, maker spaces, teen areas, and cultural programming beyond traditional book lending.
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

Four Portlanders Explain Why Gathering Matters in 2026

I'm a relationship therapist because I really struggled in relationships. I didn't understand that vulnerability was a prerequisite for bonding. It was such a relieving awakening to realize that's where I would be loved the most: putting [my] worst foot forward. I think the kids call it full goblin mode. That really is it.
Public health
fromPortland Monthly
1 week ago

Property Watch: Historic Tabor Storefront with Modern Apartment Above

Built in 1913, the building calls back to the city's early development, much like the commercial clusters just a block or few long that are nestled in so many neighborhoods.
Portland
Portland
fromopb
1 week ago

Ashland council votes to remove city offices from community center

Ashland City Hall closed due to safety issues, employees relocated to community center, which is now banned for office use.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

Competing Bills Leave Oregon's Recreation Industry in Limbo as the State's Legislative Session Nears its End - SnowBrains

Oregon's 2014 Supreme Court ruling nullified liability waiver enforceability, causing insurance carriers to exit, premiums to rise, and recreation amenities to close, with proposed SB 1517 failing to adequately restore waivers while SB 1593 seeks comprehensive reform.
Portland
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

This Oregon City Is One of the Top Places to Live in the West

Beaverton, Oregon ranks as the second best place to live in the West for 2026, highlighting its environmental commitment and quality of life.
New York City
fromInc
1 month ago

140 Cities in Maine, L.A.'s Olympic Committee, and NYC: The Urban Tool That's About to Change Everything

MIT researchers created the first complete pedestrian activity model for New York City, revealing movement patterns and crash vulnerabilities, applicable to any U.S. city and enabling better infrastructure funding allocation.
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

TriMet's Present Crisis, and Uncertain Future

In November, TriMet reduced evening service on five bus lines, including the frequent express line on Southeast Division. The agency will implement another wave of service reductions-this time impacting four bus lines-starting March 1. The August reductions are poised to be the biggest round yet. TriMet has proposed changes that could affect or eliminate dozens of bus routes across the Portland metro area, and eliminate a portion of the MAX Green Line.
US news
Pets
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Circles Of Life

Created a backyard habitat attracting diverse birds, managed predators and pests, and faced challenges with aggressive squirrels, a hawk, and neighborhood cats.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

A Portland room rental pilot puts new Oregon SRO rules to the test

Oregon legalized single-room occupancy housing statewide, enabling cities to permit SROs in residential areas as an affordable housing solution to address the housing crisis.
US politics
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Proposed Renter Support Bill May Divert Some Funds to Developers

Portland City Council has not decided how to allocate $21 million in Rental Services Office funds amid competing priorities for homelessness aid or Prosper Portland.
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Planning a break is such a tricky thing

Last night I had a dream and you were in it, and I was in it with you. I was doing the packing I never did. Not sure how it started, that's how dreams go. But I was nervous that you might show up. Just like you were nervous I'd be there. Eventually you did show up, but your head was buzzed and dyed orange.
Relationships
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago

Tax the Rich? Oregon Voters Could Weigh In on First-of-its-Kind Wealth Tax

A proposed 2 percent wealth tax on Oregon assets above $30 million would generate $2.7 billion annually to address the state's fiscal crisis affecting schools and transportation.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Portland City Council Votes To Reshape Its Committee Structure

Portland's transition to a new form of government last January brought new practices and procedures for the City Council. Among the largest changes, impacting both the Council and members of the public, was the introduction of eight policy committees. The committees, which considered topics including transportation, climate, finance, homelessness, and public safety, were intended to provide a focused venue for councilors to introduce legislation and hold conversations on specific topics, as well as to hear public testimony.
US politics
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

The Employed

You got the selfish, non team player caring only about their own quota who will steal your work to make themselves better. Don't confuse this with being an overachiever. You got the self centered person who's time and work is more important than yours. That person also has been at the company for 600 years so they know it all and thinks they're very smart saying the same jokes over and over.
Relationships
#portland-politics
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
4 weeks ago

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: It's Dame Time... for a New Bar, How to Combat "Portland Nice," and Welcome to Spring (Arts)

The Mercury's weekly roundup features investigations into labor influence on city politics, cultural commentary on performative activism, spring arts programming, queer theater, a celebrity sports bar opening, and local trivia.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
Portland

In the Shadows: Records Show Labor Leader's Campaign to Influence City Councilors

Labor Council executive Laurie Wimmer secretly influenced Portland City Council leadership strategy, including proposing litigation to challenge charter interpretation on mayoral tie-breaking authority.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
4 weeks ago

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: It's Dame Time... for a New Bar, How to Combat "Portland Nice," and Welcome to Spring (Arts)

The Mercury's weekly roundup features investigations into labor influence on city politics, cultural commentary on performative activism, spring arts programming, queer theater, a celebrity sports bar opening, and local trivia.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Portland, OR: Prices Fall - December 2025

In December, Portland's active listing count impressively rose by 3.7% year-over-year, reaching an enticing 2,005 homes. Although this increase in inventory was more modest than the national trend of a 12.1% rise, the city offered a wealth of options for eager buyers. Interestingly, the number of newly listed properties in Portland declined by 20% compared to the previous year, hinting at a fascinating dynamic where existing homes captured the spotlight while fresh listings took a backseat.
Real estate
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

THE BLACK BYLINE: Your Guide to "Portland Nice"-And How to Avoid It

The initial offense could have maintained a shield of plausible deniability- dismissed as an unfortunate use of a common phrase between people when having a misunderstanding. Instead the Duolingo-style apology, in which Nolan noted that they "disrespected [his] heritage," read as cringeworthy; becoming a case study in a common affliction that befalls my hometown-called "Portland Nice™."
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

So, we're still doing this, huh?

This whole "talk about politics on the internet" as if it makes a difference thing? We're still doing this? We think the things we say on the internet matter to literally anyone? We think if we craft the perfect anti-Trump argument, maybe one person will change their mind? I mean listen, go ahead. I'm not saying you shouldn't do it. I'm just saying it's worse than internet porn.
US politics
#jack-london-square
US politics
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Good Morning, News: Councilor Wants a Gun at City Hall, No Consequences for Zenith Energy, New Dame D.O.L.L.A. (Sunglasses), and Dude, Where's My Tariffs?

Portland councilor proposed allowing councilors to openly carry firearms after an ICE protest; police union criticized de-escalation; Waterfront Blues returns July 2–4, 2026.
fromForbes
1 month ago

Transit-Oriented Housing On Track For Continued Growth

Once a nice-to-have niche urban design concept, TOD has become an essential part of many urban neighborhoods. It has helped address the shortage of housing by enabling the development of higher-density residential communities near transit stations. It has helped revitalize countless once-deteriorating or static urban enclaves near transit hubs by activating sidewalks near the developments. And it has spurred walking and transit use, enabling residents of TODs to reduce or eliminate automobile dependency.
Real estate
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

"Racist, Dehumanizing": Chat Images Show Portland Power Players Disparaging Councilors of Color

Owendoff has had a sizable sway over the city's decision-making for the past 15 years. Through his role as a commercial real estate broker, he's involved in several political and business groups. During Sam Adams's tenure as mayor, Adams appointed Owendoff to a panel focused on planning the future of the Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Owendoff was forced out of a real estate job in 2011 for posting hundreds of caustic comments on the Oregonian website.
US politics
US politics
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 months ago

Oregon carves its own path in 2026's America 250 anniversary celebration * Oregon ArtsWatch

President Trump seeks a traditional patriotic 250th anniversary and pushes restrictions on teaching difficult U.S. history; Oregon cultural organizations plan inclusive, critical commemorations.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

The Save Lloyd Campaign Wants Some Say in What Happens to Lloyd Center Mall

Urban Renaissance, the real estate development group that partly owns the mall, has a vision for what comes after demolition. The group's Lloyd Center Central City Master Plan wipes the venerable mall from the map in favor of development that will be familiar to most Portlanders: an intersecting street grid with green space and mixed-used architecture.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Update: Portland Design Commission Unanimously Accepts Revised Master Plan for the Lloyd Center Mall

A mind numbing amount of thought has gone into this on the part of the PPD, our bureaus, and the applicant. The transformation of the area from a less than penetrable megablock to an area with permeability represents significant urban planning progress, with potential for thousands of new housing units in the redeveloped space.
Portland
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Good Morning, News: Senate Rejects War Powers Bill, House Takes Its Shot, and Is There Some Way to Save the lloyd Center Mall's Community Hub?

Portland faces rainy weather, Lloyd Center Mall's future remains uncertain amid community concerns, and local legal disputes continue between the DA and judiciary.
Portland
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

Portland Protests, by the Numbers

Portland has a 35-year history of sustained civil disobedience and protest activism, from environmental demonstrations to police brutality protests, often met with federal intervention and aggressive law enforcement responses.
Portland
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

The Lloyd Center's Hangout Era, in Photos

Lloyd Center mall transforms from retail destination to mixed-use neighborhood through demolition and redevelopment, replacing corporate chains with indie shops and cultural venues.
Portland
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

Reforms coming for controversial Portland Arts Tax? * Oregon ArtsWatch

Portland City Council President Jamie Dunphy plans to reform the Arts Tax after revelations that the city has accumulated approximately $9 million in unspent reserves while small arts organizations face funding cuts.
Portland
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

Where to Eat, Drink, and Shop on Clinton and Division

SE Division has transformed from a residential neighborhood into a culinary and commercial destination over 20 years, anchored by iconic restaurants like Pok Pok while maintaining its core residential character.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Portland City Administrator Tells Staff ICE Facility Will Remain Open

I will tell everyone we are committed to that facility staying open. A lot of our residents, community members who are seeking federal assistance through immigration have to use this facility, and we want to make sure that facility is still an option for people to be able to use. Because if that facility is closed, people have to go across state lines to actually have those services provided.
Portland
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Mayor's Roundtable Aims to Reinvigorate Central City, With or Without Key Stakeholders

Portland's Central City Roundtable, a public-private partnership formed from Governor Kotek's task force recommendations, aims to revitalize downtown through increased foot traffic, office workers, housing development, and enhanced daytime services.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Thanks Councilors

Portland city councilors unanimously approved a temporary property tax exemption for a proposed Alaska Airlines maintenance hangar at Portland International Airport.
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