Politics Archive
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Dawson Park Love
Posted on May 15, 2013 | No CommentsRenovation to pay tribute to African-American history Historic Dawson Park will benefit from a $200,000 donation from its neighbor, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, the hospital, Portland Parks and Recreation... -
Worth Fighting For
Posted on May 15, 2013 | 8 CommentsPortland dentists add their voices to the debate By Donovan M. Smith/The Portland Observer Dr. Kenneth Wright and Dr. James Smith make no quarrel about it, they want Portland’s... -
Teeth Grinding
Posted on May 7, 2013 | 4 CommentsSerious discussion ahead of fluoride vote By Donovan M. Smith/The Portland Observer The fluoride debate in Portland is causing serious teeth grinding on both sides of the argument. Ballot measure... -
The Parks have Eyes
Posted on April 29, 2013 | 5 CommentsNew rangers are also ambassadors By Cari Hachmann/The Portland Observer They may wear a badge and uniform, ride through downtown on bikes and hand out stickers to kids,... -
Housing executive looks to lift up those left behind
Posted on April 24, 2013 | 1 CommentEvening the Field By Donovan M. Smith/The Portland Observer Seven months as an executive with the Portland Housing Bureau and Leslie Goodlow-Baldwin has one main goal in mind; to... -
Cutting Your Benefits Not the ‘Middle’ Way
Posted on April 24, 2013 | No CommentsDoes anyone actually like this idea? By Peter Hart The federal budget is, according to many experts, a “political document.” It’s how our political leaders convey their priorities... -
Getting Serious About Distracted Driving
Posted on April 16, 2013 | No CommentsLawmakers consider big fines for offenses By Cari Hachmann/The Portland Observer Fines for distracted driving—texting or using a handheld cell phone– could cost as much as $1,000 if... -
To Fluoridate or Not?
Posted on March 13, 2013 | 19 CommentsCommunity divisions bubble to the surface By Cari Hachmann/ The Portland Observer As Portland voters get ready to decide whether to add fluoride to the city’s drinking water, several... -
Hales Elected Portland Mayor
Posted on November 7, 2012 | No CommentsSchool and arts measures pass The election is over and the results are in. While 52 percent of Oregon voters helped elect Barack Obama as the next president of the... -
City Plans Lloyd District Future
Posted on November 7, 2012 | No CommentsNeighborhoods and cultural resources are ‘key themes’ By Cari Hachmann/ The Portland Observer Projecting significant population and traffic growth near central Portland’s Lloyd District until 2035, the city has adopted... -
Forward It Is!
Posted on November 7, 2012 | No CommentsObama Wins 2nd Term President Obama won a second term in the White House Tuesday night, the major networks projected, overcoming concerns about the fragile economic recovery to edge out... -
Too Close to Call
Posted on October 31, 2012 | 1 CommentObama and Romney fight for every vote By Cari Hachmann/ The Portland Observer There are just six days left to vote for the next President of the United States. After... -
News Laws for Cannabis
Posted on October 24, 2012 | 10 CommentsOregon votes to legalize marijuana, hemp By Cari Hachmann/ The Portland Observer Oregon voters will be asked to legalize marijuana and industrial hemp with Measure 80, the Oregon Cannabis Tax... -
Raising the Stakes
Posted on October 17, 2012 | No CommentsCasino draws backers, but also opponents By Cari Hachmann/ The Portland Observer Advocates proposing a $3 million dollar non-tribal casino—The Grange— might as well be throwing the dice in a... -
Shared Priorities
Posted on October 10, 2012 | 4 CommentsVoters to decide levies for schools, libraries and art By Cari Hachmann/ The Portland Observer Advocates for local schools, libraries and the arts are counting on Portlanders with shared priorities to...
