City Hall 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... -
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... -
‘I Love This City’
Posted on September 19, 2012 | No CommentsHales says he will put heart and soul into job as mayor By Mindy Cooper/ The Portland Observer Mayoral candidate Charlie Hales describes his moving to the city of Portland... -
Bond Levy on School Repairs, Rebuilds
Posted on June 27, 2012 | No CommentsThe Portland School Board chose a plan Tuesday to ask voters to approve a $482 million bond that would repair or replace some of its aging schools. The property tax... -
Portland’s Progressive Community Falls short
Posted on May 30, 2012 | No CommentsReflecting on my run for mayor By Cameron Whitten I remember the Willamette Week interview, where Mark Zusman told me I sounded bitter, after lamenting how I was being snubbed... -
Mayoral Race, Anyone’s Game
Posted on May 9, 2012 | No CommentsElection closest in 60-years By Mindy Cooper/The Portland Observer As voting nears its end for Oregon’s May 15 Primary, recent polls have shown Portland’s race for mayor is the closest the... -
Fight for Social Justice
Posted on April 25, 2012 | 2 CommentsNative American activist in City Council race By Mindy Cooper/The Portland Observer Dedicated to the fight for justice and real change, one local Native American woman, after 17-years advocating... -
Caught in the Middle
Posted on March 21, 2012 | No CommentsEric Daniels, a minister for a church in the New Columbia neighborhood of north Portland, worries about the violence in the area, but also a label from the old Columbia... -
Cultivating Gardens
Posted on March 14, 2012 | No CommentsBy Mindy Cooper/The Portland Observer The demand for garden space is on the rise, leaving many Portlanders wondering where they can plant their seeds this spring. Founded in 1975, Portland... -
Whatever It Takes
Posted on January 25, 2012 | 3 CommentsOccupy activist follows arrests with run for mayor By Mindy Cooper/The Portland Observer Inspiring the community through his dedication and proactive efforts for change, one local 20-year-old, arrested several times... -
Ticket Tax for Stadium Proposed
Posted on September 14, 2011 | No CommentsClark County is considering a proposed tax on admission charges for movie theaters, amphitheaters, the Clark County Fair, fair concerts and professional baseball games. The Yakima Bears Class-A baseball team...
