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A design rendering shows a building with timber beams and a slatted trellis at the corner of a busy public area.
Development
First look at the future East County Library
New details and design renderings paint the picture of Multnomah County Library’s highly anticipated “vibrant, diverse location.”
January 24, 2023 02:55 PM
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Cambrie Juarez
A rendering of planter boxes, a large courtyard, trees, sculptures, and a glass pavilion sandwiched between brick buildings.
Development
Portland Art Museum begins work on $110M expansion project
The planned renovations and additions are designed to make the museum more accessible to all visitors.
January 18, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
Two people inspect a domed roof above drained pools
Civic
Columbia Pool to remain closed permanently
Officials found the 93-year-old North Portland facility presented serious safety hazards.
December 16, 2022
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Ben McBee
A city skyline framed by trees and fall leaves with a snow-capped mountain in the background.
Lifestyle
Cost of living in Portland, OR
We’ve broken down the cost of living in Portland, Oregon, comparing it to other states and the US national average.
December 13, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
An aerial view of a hospital complex shows varied architectural styles and forested hilltops in the background
Biz
Top industries and employers in the greater Portland area
Learn about the biggest industries and employers in Portland and its surrounding counties with this guide to local business.
November 28, 2022
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Ben McBee
A woman helps a young boy learn to swim in a pool
City Planning
Future North Portland Aquatic Center gets an additional $5 million in funding
When complete, the center is expected to serve approximately 22,000 households.
October 21, 2022
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Ben McBee
Artist Jeremy Nichols stands in front of his completed mural featuring bright, boldly colored modes of transit, local flowers, and pollinators.
Development
Colorful new mural welcomes people to Lloyd District
The tableau depicting various modes of transit, native flowers, pollinators + subtle nods to local icons greets pedestrians and cyclists crossing the Blumenauer Bridge
September 30, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A smokestack and building crumble in a cloud of smoke and dust.
Development
Oregon’s last coal-fired power plant gets explosive sendoff
Portland General Electric’s plant near Boardman came down in a cloud of dust and smoke
September 16, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
The Willamette Falls plunge into a bowl-shaped depression in the middle of the Willamette River, surrounded by former paper mill infrastruture.
Outdoors
Introducing: Tumwata Village
The Grand Ronde Tribe chose a new name for its 23-acre site near Willamette Falls in Oregon City
September 8, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
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History
History of tolling on the Interstate Bridge
At various times through the years, people hoping to cross over the Columbia River had to pay to do so — and possibly will have to again
April 6, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
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