The proposal, crafted and referred by city leaders, presented voters with a stark and, for some, an exasperating choice: hike Portland’s current parks levy by 75%, or watch one of the city’s most treasured civic assets wither under severe budget cuts and the ensuing neglect.

Portlanders have long voiced their love for the city's parks and natural areas, but the proposed 75% increase on the levy has sparked backlash.

The authorities, who were investigating the fire as a possible arson, said on Tuesday that it was “not a targeted act of violence.”

The races we are keeping close tabs on include the Portland parks levy, a police services levy in Vancouver, and a public safety-levy in Washington County.

The city's wage floor will soon be one of the highest in the country after voters approved Question A by a 62.7% to 35.5% margin.

As the year’s end approaches, Portland restaurants and bars — especially bars — have begun dropping like so many autumn leaves. The good news: All 40 places in our ranked guide to Portland’s best restaurants remain open (though Astral did return to its pop-up roots).

Portland Police officers are investigating three separate shootings over the weekend, two of which were deadly.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Portland Trail Blazers NBA game to be played on November 5, 2025 on ESPN.

Portland, Oregon; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Portland plays UAPB after Cameron Williams scored 25 points in Portland's 120-83 victory over the Willamette Bearcats. Portland finished 12-20 overall with a 9-7 record at home during the 2024-25 season.

A restaurant owner in Northeast Portland is collecting food and supplies for the victims of Hurricane Melissa, which hit Jamaica last week.