Economist warns of Portland ‘doom loop’
At the Portland Metro Chamber’s annual economic forecast, ECOnorthwest’s Mike Wilkerson gave a gloomy outlook.
Portland’s highest salaried city employee gets 3rd raise in a year amid looming layoffs, cuts
Portland City Administrator Michael Jordan received a $22,000 raise this month — his third pay bump since July, figures ...
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‘Urban doom loop’: Portland Metro Chamber economy report paints grim picture
The Portland Metro Chamber delivered a sobering report about the city’s economy Thursday morning, delving into data on ...
Economic headwinds: Portland inches toward an 'Urban Doom Loop'
So say economists with EcoNorthwest, the Portland-based research firm which on Thursday delivered a State of the Economy report to members of the Portland Metro Chamber. The chamber has for years ...
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South Portland city officials investigate tree cutting near Portland Jetport
The clearing of nearly 5 acres may have violated local, state, and federal regulations regarding wetlands, city officials say ...
Faced with a budget shortfall of $100M or more, Portland city administrator talks cuts
Having agreed to stay on as city administrator through the end of 2025, Michael Jordan will soon put out budget ...
Oswego Lake lawsuit snagged; Woman gets probation for shooting ex in face; and more
Public access advocates and Lake Oswego lawyers are still locked in disagreement over the precise meaning of a November ruling ordering public access to the city’s private namesake lake. Circuit ...